Mar 17, 2025 · Discover the 8 Oldest Living Animals in the World here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest living animals that exist.

If confirmed, the tortoise would have been the oldest known terrestrial animal to have ever existed. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise living on the island of Saint Helena, is reported to be at least …

1 day ago · Environment The surprising longevity lessons from the world’s oldest animal Scientists were amazed to discover a 507-year-old clam that was already 100 in Shakespeare’s day, but why did it ...

5 days ago · What is the World’s Oldest Animal? Unveiling Marine Immortality The title query, “ What is the world’s oldest animal? ” is best answered by the glass sponge, with some specimens estimated …

Apr 24, 2025 · Antarctic sponges can live over 15,000 years, making them one of the oldest living organisms. Their simple structure and slow growth are key to their longevity.

Sep 23, 2025 · Discover the oldest animals in the world, from centenarian tortoises to a whale born before the Titanic sank. Learn about the longest living creatures on earth.

Aug 27, 2025 · Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is the oldest known living terrestrial animal. Born around 1832, he celebrated his 192nd birthday in 2024 on the remote island of Saint Helena. In the …

Jun 29, 2024 · This tortoise is the oldest animal in the world that we know of so far. In 1832, an Aldabra giant tortoise in eastern Africa watched her babies crack their shells and lumber into the world.

Mar 9, 2025 · Discover the oldest living animal in the world today! From Jonathan the Tortoise (192 years old) to the 400-year-old Greenland shark, explore the longest-living creatures on Earth and …

1 day ago · For the love of invertebrates Despite their unassuming nature, ribbon worms (phylum nemertea) have a big claim to fame—they are the longest known animals on Earth.