5 Animals With Lifespans Longer Than Humans.

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Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus)

The Greenland shark is a slow-moving, deep-sea shark that can live for over 400 years. The oldest known specimen was found to be 400 years old when it was caught in the Arctic Ocean in 2016. Greenland sharks are found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and they feed on fish, seals, and other marine animals.

Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa)  

The Aldabra giant tortoise is a large tortoise that can live for over 150 years. The oldest known specimen, named Jonathan, is estimated to be 190 years old. Aldabra giant tortoises are found on the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, and they feed on grasses, leaves, and fruits.

Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)  

The koi carp is a domesticated variety of the common carp that can live for over 100 years. The oldest known specimen, named Hanako, was found to be 226 years old when she died in Japan in 1977. Koi carp are found in ponds and lakes throughout the world, and they are popular ornamental fish.

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus)  

The bowhead whale is a large baleen whale that can live for over 200 years. The oldest known specimen was found to be 211 years old when it was caught in the Arctic Ocean in 1928. Bowhead whales are found in the cold waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic Oceans, and they feed on zooplankton.  

Ocean Quahog (Arctica islandica)  

The ocean quahog is a species of clam that can live for over 500 years. The oldest known specimen, named Ming, was found to be 507 years old when it died in 2006. Ocean quahogs are found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, and they grow very slowly. They reach sexual maturity at around 30 years of age, and they can continue to grow for centuries.