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

The Greenland Shark

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At number 12, we find the Greenland Shark. This elusive creature is the longest-lived vertebrate known, with a lifespan that can exceed 400 years. The cold Arctic waters they inhabit slow their growth and metabolic rates, contributing to their long lives.

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