The longest living animals on earth

Greenland shark

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

Greenland sharks, which can be found in the Arctic Ocean, can live to 392 years of age.

Aldabra giant tortoise

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

The Aldabra giant tortoise has been recorded as living to 255 years of age.

Rougheye rockfish

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

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.

Fin whale

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

These massive whales aren't found washed up very often because they live to 200 years of age.

Red sea urchin

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

Their nasty spikes make red sea urchins a nightmare for predators, allowing them to live until 200 years of age.

Tuatara

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

Found off of the coast of New Zealand, the tuatara can live to 90 years of age.

American lobster

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

The species are found on the Atlantic coast of North America and can live to 100.

Killer whale

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

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.

European eel

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

Found all over the European continent, these eels can live to 88.

Pink cockatoo

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

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.

Gray whale

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

The very recognizable gray whale can live until 77 years of age.

Orange roughy

Greenland shark, Aldabra giant tortoise, Rougheye rockfish, Fin whale, Red sea urchin, American lobster, Killer whale, European eel, Pink cockatoo, Gray whale, Orange roughy

These fish can be found off of the southern coast of Australia and live up to 140-150 years of age.

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