Top 10 Animals with the Longest Lifespans 

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1. Bowhead Whale: 

These large marine mammals are known to live for over 200 years, with some individuals reaching an estimated age of 211 years. 

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2. Aldabra Giant Tortoise: 

Native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, these tortoises can live for well over 100 years, with some individuals reaching ages of 150 years or more. 

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3. Greenland Shark: 

Found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, these sharks are among the longest-living vertebrates. Some Greenland sharks are estimated to live for over 400 years. 

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4. Tuatara: 

These reptiles, found in New Zealand, have incredibly slow growth rates and can live for over 100 years. The oldest tuatara on record is believed to have reached the age of 111. 

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5. Galapagos Giant Tortoise: 

These iconic tortoises, native to the Galapagos Islands, have been known to live for over 100 years. The oldest recorded individual, named Harriet, lived to be 175 years old. 

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6. Macaw: 

Certain species of macaws, such as the blue-and-gold and green-winged macaws, can live for several decades. There have been reports of some individuals reaching ages of 60 to 80 years or more. 

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7. Koi Fish:  

These ornamental fish, popular in ponds and gardens, can live for several decades. With proper care, some koi have been known to live for over 50 years. 

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8. African Elephant: 

These majestic creatures have an average lifespan of around 60 to 70 years in the wild, although some individuals have been recorded to live into their 70s and 80s. 

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9. Orca (Killer Whale): 

Orcas are highly intelligent marine mammals that can live for several decades. Females can live up to 80 to 90 years, while some males have been known to reach ages of 50 to 60 years. 

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10. Red Sea Urchin: 

These spiny sea creatures have exceptionally long lifespans for invertebrates. Some red sea urchins have been found to live for over 100 years. 

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