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Animal who lives longer than man
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Kenneth Okafor
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Apr 17, 2025
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At first glance, this clam doesn't seem like much, but one individual named “Ming” was discovered to be 507 years old. These creatures just sit on the ocean floor, quietly living through centuries of history. It's wild to think a shellfish could have been alive during the reign of Henry VIII!3) Giant Tortoise – Over 150 years These gentle giants are famous not just for their size but for their age. Some Galápagos tortoises have lived beyond 150 years. A well-known one named Harriet was thought to have lived to 176 before she died in 2006. They take life at their own pace, and clearly, it's working.4) Bowhead Whale – Up to 200 yearsThese Arctic whales are among the longest-living mammals on Earth. Some have been found with ancient harpoons still lodged in their blubber which are leftovers from 19th-century hunts. 5) Red Sea Urchin – Over 200 yearsSmall but mighty, the red sea urchin lives along the Pacific coast and can survive for over two centuries. Scientists believe their slow metabolism helps them age incredibly well.It is said that these animals live very long because of things like slow metabolism, cold environments, fewer predators, or just plain good genetics. Nature has its own way of rewarding certain creatures with the gift of time. Can you imagine what it'll feel like to live for 500 year