2nd March, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
● Lifespan: 500+ year ● The longest-lived non-colonial animal known (one specimen was 507 years old). ● Their slow metabolism and low predator pressure contribute to their longevity.
● Lifespan: 272-500+ year ● The longest-lived vertebrate animal. ● They inhabit cold, deep waters and mature extremely slowly.
● Lifespan: Up to 200+ year ● Arctic dwellers with adaptations to their frigid environment. ● Some have been found with remnants of old whaling weapons, suggesting incredible longevity.
● Lifespan: 200+ year ● Slow-growing, deepwater fish found in the Pacific Ocean.
● Lifespan: 100+ years (some individuals far longer) ● Iconic for their slow pace and extended lifespans. ● A famous Galapagos tortoise named Harriet lived to an estimated 175 years old.
● Lifespan: Can exceed 100 years, sometimes 200+ ● Ornamental carp have the potential for long life under the right conditions. ● 'Hanako,' a famous koi in Japan, reportedly lived to be 226.
● Lifespan: 60-80 years in the wild, can exceed 100 in captivity ● Large, colorful parrots with lifespans comparable to humans.
● Lifespan: 100+ year ● Reptile endemic to New Zealand, resembling a lizard but from a unique lineage. ● Prolonged metabolism contributes to their long lifespan.
● Lifespan: Up to 200 year ● Found in the Pacific Ocean, they can remain reproductively active for decades.