The ten longest-lived animals (the ten longest-lived animals in the animal kingdom)

Aging is a natural process, but for our animal friends, aging is not only a natural process, but also means the onset of nightmares. After all, it is easier for predators to hunt slow-moving old and weak prey. Pets and zoo animals that live in good conditions are more likely to live longer than other animals of their kind. Listed below are the top ten longevity stars in the animal world, including the longest-lived cats, dogs, fish, and spiders.

1. The oldest tortoise is 255 years old

The longest living turtle

The giant tortoises that live in the Galapagos, Seychelles, Java, Flores in Indonesia and other islands are the most famous long-lived animals. These slow-moving but majestic animals were once common on the mainland, but now they survive only on islands with few mammals.

The current holder of the longest-lived giant tortoise is Adwaita, a 550-pound male Aldabra giant tortoise who was originally given to Clay as a gift. Lord Husband (born 1725, died 1774). British sailors captured Advita and three other tortoises in the Seychelles Islands near Madagascar.

It is estimated that Advita was born around 1750. From 1875 until his death on March 23, 2006, he lived at the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata, India. Subsequent carbon dating of Advita's shell confirmed that the giant tortoise lived to be about 255 years old.

"Respect and be kind to the elderly", this ancient adage applies to both humans and animals. With the help of increasingly advanced modern medical technology, the number of elderly people of all species is increasing. In other words, the longevity records listed in this article will be broken sooner or later. And that's exactly what we want to see.

2. The oldest carp is 226 years old

The longest living carp

In a longevity battle with a fish, elephants, cats, dogs, birds and horses have all lost, and this old man has reached an age that is almost unbelievable. You might think it's a shark, sturgeon or giant catfish, but the real answer is a carp. Carp is a close relative of goldfish, and the carp that live in fish ponds in Japanese temples are the most famous. One of the residents, Hanako, lived an astonishing 226 years. Hanako was born in 1751 and died on July 17, 1977.

Scientists have found irrefutable evidence that Hanako is indeed so long-lived. Like trees, fish have growth rings on their scales. After Hanako's death, scientists carefully examined its scales and finally confirmed the authenticity of the records kept by the temple, that is, this extraordinary carp had indeed witnessed 226 years of geological, climatic changes and changes in human history. The second photo was taken in 1966, and the carp in it is the incredible Hanako. Hanako lived during a series of major events, including the birth of former U.S. President James Madison, the founding of Georgetown, Maryland, and the discovery and description of nickel.

3. The oldest elephant is 86 years old

The oldest elephant

Elephants are generally regarded as the longest-lived land mammals after humans, with most living to be 70 years old. However, longevity is also a misfortune for elephants. The oldest elephants also tend to have the largest and longest tusks, making them the easiest targets. The recorded longevity record for an elephant family is 86 years old, set by Lín Wàng. This old man was born in 1917 and died on February 26, 2003. Lín Wàng served in Chiang Kai-shek's army and the Japanese army, and was shipped to Taiwan after the fall of the Kuomintang.

The second picture shows a candidate for the title of the world's oldest living elephant, the female Indian elephant "Vatsala" living in the Purna Tiger Reserve in India. Its keepers estimate the elephant is over 90 years old. When Watshala was transported to the reserve in 1971, the tusks were no longer present, indicating that it may be over 50 years old.

4. The oldest bird is 77 years old

The longest living bird

Birds often live to be over 60 years old, and some, including parrots, buzzards, albatrosses and eagles, may live to be over 100 years old. In a longevity list published by the Cook County Forest Preserve in Illinois, the United States, a Turkey Vulture topped the list at 118 years old, but there is no conclusive information to prove this. We shouldn’t be too surprised by the longevity of birds, because they are, after all, close relatives of long-lived reptiles such as turtles and tortoises.

In 1933, Major Mitchell's cockatoo "Cookie", who was only one year old at the time, settled in Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. It is recognized as the oldest living bird in the world and is now 77 years old. Cookie is now in a "semi-retired" state due to being too tired from public appearances. In 2007, Cookie was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, which may be the result of being fed only seeds for the first 40 years. Most Major Mitchell's Cockatoos live between 40 and 60 years in captivity, so Cookie's longevity is a miracle.

5. The oldest horse is 62 years old

The longest-lived horse

Horses are undoubtedly lucky. They have excellent diet and can live with their companions, and their life span can reach decades. The lifespan of the vast majority of horses is between 20 and 25 years old. Considering that the vast majority of thoroughbred horses competing in major horse racing events such as the Kentucky Derby are only 3 years old, more than 20 years is a long time.

"Old Billy" is the longest-lived horse ever proven. He was born in 1760 and lived for 62 years. "Old Billy" had a difficult early life, serving as a barge horse responsible for towing cargo ships. He has left his mark on many inland canals in the UK. The hard work in his early years did not affect "Old Billy's" lifespan. Everyone was surprised that he died at the age of 62.

6. The oldest goldfish is 43 years old

The longest living goldfish

Compared with polar bears (the longevity record is 42 years) and goldfish, who has a longer lifespan? Many people will definitely choose polar bears, but the real answer is goldfish. There are reports that goldfish can live to be over 40 years old. After their owners' children take them home, many goldfish can grow old and die with their owners. In order to extend the life of goldfish as much as possible, the owner needs to prepare a larger fish tank for them instead of an ordinary small fish tank, and the diet should also be varied and not too monotonous.

Retirement is also called the "golden years", but it seems unfair and ironic that our hair turns silver as we enter our golden years. The same is true for goldfish, whose scales turn silver as they age. According to the BBC, a comet goldfish named "Tish" died peacefully in a fish tank at the age of 43. In 1956, Tish became a member of the Hand family in Yorkshire, England. She was won back from a local playground by 7-year-old Peter Hand.

7. The longest-lived cat is 38 years old

Some famous "old cats"

The battle between cats and dogs has always been difficult to distinguish, but in the competition of lifespan, cats are superior. This may be down to their more laid-back habits or the way they cope with domestic life. Cats can easily live into their 30s, and some unconfirmed reports even state that they can live into their 40s. The first picture shows some famous "old cats". Clockwise from left to right, they are 27-year-old "Mischief", 36-year-old "Tizzie", and 25-year-old "Mischief". Jess" and 31-year-old "Spike".

The longest-lived cat "Creme Puff"

According to the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records, the title of longest-lived cat goes to "Creme Puff". This female tabby cat was born on August 3, 1967 and died on August 6, 2005, at the age of 38 years and 3 days. Although there are endless reports of long-lived cats in the UK, Creme Puff is not from the UK. It lives with its owner Jack Perry and his family in Austin, Texas, USA.

8. The oldest dog is 29 years old

oldest dog

Australian CattleBluey is the oldest dog on record. He was born in June 1910 and died on November 14, 1939. Bruni could have lived longer, but due to suffering from unknown chronic diseases, the owner who couldn't bear to see him suffer finally decided to send him to heaven early. The vast majority of cattle dogs live between 12 and 15 years and are known to work hard on the farm. At the time of his death, Bruni was 29 years and 5 months old, which is equivalent to about 206 years old in humans.

Perhaps surprisingly, no dog has broken Bruni's longevity record in the past 70 years. The last picture shows the oldest dogs after Bruni, namely "Bella" (top) who is 29 years old, "Chanel" (top left) who is 21 years and 114 days, and "Chanel" (top left) who is 20 years and 0 years old. 334-day Otto (upper right).

9. The oldest spider is 28 years old

The longest living spider

Insects are the short-lived ghosts of the animal kingdom. After entering the adult stage, some insects can only live for about a day. Spiders are not insects, but as arthropods they share many of the same characteristics as insects. Surprisingly, one of the amazing members of the spider family is also an old man, a longevity that is sure to dismay many people who can't tolerate such hairy critters.

Most people can imagine that ordinary spiders live for weeks, months or even longer, but what about a full 28 years? A female bird spider captured in Mexico in 1935 finally made the seemingly impossible a reality. The female tarantula's longevity may be attributed to her bird-eating diet.

10. The oldest rabbit is nearly 19 years old

The longest living rabbit

According to the House Rabbit Association, the life span of rabbits raised indoors is between 6 and 8 years old, while the life span of rabbits raised in outdoor cages is often shorter, which may be related to environmental factors. However, many famous rabbits lived to be over 14 years old. The oldest rabbit to date is a hare caught in Tasmania, Australia, on August 6, 1964. The old man was later named "Flopsy" and became a pet. After being captured, Flopsey lived for another 18 years and 10.75 months, making his actual age very close to 19.

Guinness World Records sometimes awards certificates to the oldest living rabbit. This longest life record will only be changed when Flopsey dies, because Flopsey is no longer a "living rabbit" at that time. The last picture shows the three previous record holders for the longest living rabbit. Clockwise, they are 14-year-old "George" and "Heather" who was between 15 and 16 years old. and 16-year-old "Hazel".

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