List of longest-living organisms - Wikipedia
The oldest known person alive today is Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian woman, at 116 years, 229 days (born 8 June 1908). These are single examples; for a broader view, see life expectancy (includes humans).
The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024
Jun 22, 2024 · These are 13 of the oldest animal species still living on Earth: Read on learn more about each of these fascinating creatures. 13. Bird Louse: Animal Species Alive for 100 Million Years. The bird louse evolved to feed on feathered dinosaurs and they haven’t changed much in 100 million years.
8 Oldest Living Animals in the World
Jonathan the giant tortoise is currently believed to be the oldest current living land animal in the world. He was supposedly born in 1832 and brought to his current home on the island of Saint Helena from the Seychelles in 1882.
The Oldest Living Animals on Earth Today in 2024
Jun 29, 2024 · Oldest Living Human: Kane Tanaka. Humans are mammals, so who is the oldest animal in the world when it comes to humans? Kane Tanaka, at 117, is the oldest living human. Born and raised in Japan, Tanaka married in 1922 and retired in 1966. Today, she lives in a hospital and spends her days doing math calculations, strolling the halls, playing ...
Jonathan (tortoise) - Wikipedia
In 2022, Jonathan's estimated age exceeded that of the tortoise that Guinness World Records had recognised as the oldest recorded ever, Tu'i Malila, who died in Tonga in 1966 at the age of 189.
10 Oldest Species in the World - Oldest.org
Through the fossil record, over 2,500 species of nautiloids have been discovered, but only six species still exist today. Nautiluses are the longest-living cephalopods (octopus, squid, and cuttlefish), with a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Living Fossils: The 10 Oldest Animal Species Still Alive Today
Jan 16, 2025 · From the depths of the ocean to the dry expanses of deserts, these 10 oldest animal species still alive today are a testament to resilience and adaptation. 10. Horseshoe Crab. The horseshoe crab is a living fossil, having existed for over 450 million years.
27 Prehistoric Animals That Are Still Alive Today - Far & Wide
Dec 17, 2024 · There are still plenty of wildlife species that predate recorded history, and they even exist as they did when roaming with our loincloth-clad ancestors. Some of these animals can only be found in zoos and protected nature preserves because their populations are starting to fall, or they are already endangered.
Which animal species has existed the longest? | Live Science
Dec 12, 2022 · There are several species alive today that, like tadpole shrimp, appear to have remained unchanged for many millions of years. Perhaps the most famous of these so-called "living fossils" is a...
Meet the 5 Oldest Sea Creatures Still Alive Today - A-Z Animals
Jan 3, 2023 · These are 5 of the oldest sea creatures still alive today: 1. Metazoans: 775 Million Years Old. Metazoans are all animals in existence. The first metazoans began as small animal zooplankton that drifted in saltwater currents around the globe.