The natural world is full of fascinating creatures with some species living for centuries, offering insight into ageing and environmental adaptation.
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Here Are The Top 5 Longest-Living Animals on Earth:
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The Immortal Jellyfish
The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish are the only known immortal species on Earth. After reaching maturity and reproducing, it can start its life cycle all over again, indefinitely.
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Sponges & Corals
Species like red coral can survive up to 500 years. Interestingly, a deep-sea sponge, Monorhaphis chuni, lived for 11,000 years.
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Ocean Quahog
The ocean quahog is a hardy clam species believed to have a lifespan of about 225 years. However, scientists were baffled by a 507-year-old ocean quahog, which could have lived even longer if not harvested.
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Greenland Shark
Found in the waters of Greenland, this shark can live up to 300 to 500 years, making it the longest-lived vertebrate species known to science.
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Giant Tortoise
The giant tortoise has a relaxed lifestyle, which helps it live an average lifespan of 100 years. However, one Aldabra giant tortoise, which died in 2006, astonishingly lived 250 years.