The List Of 21 Longest Living Animals In the World: Know Where Cat And Dog Stand

Longest Living Animals In the World: The animal kingdom consists of some of the most incredible species in the world. However, some live longer than others. For example, sponges, which are aquatic animals, live for almost ten thousand years because they live in cold water and have a low metabolism. While, immortal jellyfish are known to live almost forever. The longest-living animals are the epitome of resilience in nature and highlight the importance of evolving and surviving to live.

The Greenland shark, a vertebrate, lives to the age of 400 years in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. The ocean quahog clam holds the record for the longest-living mollusk, which lives for more than 500 years, and the reptiles like the Aldabra giant tortoise live for over 250 years. These long-living animals give the highlight of aging biology and survival strategies to mankind. Here’s a list of the 21 longest-living animals in the world, as per the BBC Science Focus.

List Of 21 Longest Living Animals In the World:

Rank	Animal	Lifespan
1	Glass Sponge	>10,000 years
2	Black Coral	~5,000 years
3	Giant Barrel Sponge	>2,300 years
4	Ocean Quahog Clam	~507 years
5	Greenland Shark	>400 years
6	Bowhead Whale	>200 years
7	Rougheye Rockfish	~205 years
8	Aldabra Giant Tortoise	~192 years (Jonathan)
9	Tuatara	~150+ years
10	Geoduck Clam	~168 years
11	Galápagos Tortoise	~150+ years
12	Red Sea Urchin	>200 years
13	Lobster	~100+ years
14	Saltwater Crocodile	~120+ years
15	Albatross	~73+ years
16	Cookie (Pink Cockatoo)	~83 years
17	Koi Fish	~226 years ("Hanako")
18	Tubeworm	>300 years
19	Freshwater Pearl Mussel	>250 years
20	Elephant	~80+ years
21	Human (Jeanne Calment)	~122 years

Lifespan Of Cats And Dogs:

Cats and Dogs are two of the most loved pets across the globe, and all credit goes to their unmatched cuteness and easy maintenance. However, have you ever wondered how long cats and dogs live? These human companions don’t live for thousands of years, unlike the longest-living animals. Cats live up to almost 20 years, while a lifespan of dog ranges from 10 to 20 years, which majorly depends on the breed.