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Greenland sharks, which can be found in the Arctic Ocean, can live to 392 years of age.
Tu'i Malila, a radiated tortoise, lived until the age of 188, making it one of the oldest vertebrate species.
The Aldabra giant tortoise has been recorded as living to 255 years of age.
The bowhead whale is a neighbor of the Greenland shark, and is also found in the Arctic Ocean. They can live to 211 years.
These clams, which are native to the North Atlantic Ocean, have been recorded as living to 507 years of age (as previously mentioned in the case of Ming the Mollusk).
Another rockfish species that lives a long time is the yelloweye, living up to 150.
These North American species of freshwater fish can live up to 152 years of age.
These massive whales aren't found washed up very often because they live to 200 years of age.
These beautiful creatures, native to the Galápagos Islands, can live to be as old as 177 years of age.
This whale can be found in all major oceans, weighs around 66,000 lbs (about 30,000 kgs), and lives until around 95 years of age.
This massive species of vulture, with a wingspan of 10.8 feet (3.3 m), can live for 79 years.
Found all over the European continent, these eels can live to 88.
Found off of the coast of New Zealand, the tuatara can live to 90 years of age.
Killer whales live a few years less than the humpback. They live up to 90 years of age. They eat a wide range of species, including seals, sea lions, and whales.
Sperm whales can also live until 77 and can be found in all major ocean basins.
The American alligator lives up to 77 years of age and weighs around 330 lbs (150 kgs).
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The very recognizable gray whale can live until 77 years of age.
The pink cockatoo isn't just one of the prettiest birds around–it can also live a very long time. One was found living at 83 years of age.
This massive fish, which hovers at the bed of the ocean, can live to 90 years of age.
These fish can be found off of the southern coast of Australia and live up to 140-150 years of age.
The rougheye rockfish is one of many rockfish species that live for a very long time. Rougheye's have been recorded as living to 205 years.
This aquatic little salamander, which weighs only 17 grams, lives up to 102 years of age.
Their nasty spikes make red sea urchins a nightmare for predators, allowing them to live until 200 years of age.
The species are found on the Atlantic coast of North America and can live to 100.
Human beings can live to very old age, but there are some birds, lizards, and sea-dwelling species that live just as long and, in some cases, a lot longer. Exactly how long can an animal survive? Centuries!
A clam named Ming the Mollusk lived for 507 years. Ming was born in 1499, just seven years after Christopher Columbus arrived in North America, and was still alive in 2006 until researchers accidentally killed it opening its shell.
If you've ever wondered what species on our planet live the longest, then wonder no more by clicking through this gallery.
The longest living animals on earth
These species live incredibly long lives
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Human beings can live to very old age, but there are some birds, lizards, and sea-dwelling species that live just as long and, in some cases, a lot longer. Exactly how long can an animal survive? Centuries!
A clam named Ming the Mollusk lived for 507 years. Ming was born in 1499, just seven years after Christopher Columbus arrived in North America, and was still alive in 2006 until researchers accidentally killed it opening its shell.
If you've ever wondered what species on our planet live the longest, then wonder no more by clicking through this gallery.