Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh 10 Longest Living Animals

Hydra The group of small invertebrates with soft bodies don’t seem to age and can potentially live forever.

Immortal jellyfish They can also potentially live forever, as they can turn into their polyps stage if damaged and mature again.

Glass sponge Found in the deep ocean, glass sponges are the longest-living sponges on Earth. They can easily live up to 10,000+ years.

Black coral They can continually multiply and replace themselves, thus living for over 4000+ years.

Ocean quahog clam Inhabitng the North Atlantic Ocean, their slower metabolism helps them live long, for over 500+ years.

Tube worm These invertebrates have a slower metabolism and few natural threats that help them live a long life, usually 300+ years.

Greenland shark Mostly found in Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, these animals have a life span of around 272+ years.

Freshwater pearl mussel This endangered species have a lower metabolism, which helps them live a long life – 250+ years.

Rougheye rockfish Found in the Pacific Ocean, this is the longest-living fish. Their average life span is 200+ years.

Bowhead whale They are the longest-living mammals. Their average life span is 200+ years.

Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh 10 Longest Living Animals