An Astounding Countdown of the 18 Creatures Blessed with the Longest Lives on Earth

The Aldabra Giant Tortoise

At number 9, we find another tortoise species, the Aldabra Giant Tortoise. These creatures, native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean, can live for over 200 years. Their longevity is believed to be due to their slow metabolism and the relative lack of natural predators.