Sep 26, 2024, 09:44 AM IST

Seven longest-living species on earth 

Meemansa Shekhawat

Here are seven species with longest life spans. 

1. Saltwater crocodile: While Saltwater crocodiles generally live for 70 years, two especially long-lived reptiles suggest they survive up to over 120 years. 

2. Seychelles giant tortoise: The oldest living land animal is Seychelles-based 190-year-old tortoise named Jonathan who has witnessed significant historical events in the world.

3. Red sea urchins: Red sea urchins, who live in shallow coastal waters off North America from California to Alaska, are probably 200 years old. 

4. Bowhead whale: Bowhead whales can comfortably live over 200 years. 

 5. Rougheye rockfish: Rougheye rockfish is one of the longest-living fish with a maximum life-span of 205 years.

6. Freshwater pearl mussels: Found in Europe and North America, freshwater pearl mussels can live up to 280 years. 

7. Greenland sharks: Greenland sharks live deep in the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans and can live more than 272 years. 

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports.