Beyond the Tortoise: Animals That Live Over 100 Years

By Harshit
October 22, 2025

Immortal Jellyfish

Dubbed the sea’s Benjamin Button, this tiny creature can achieve biological immortality.

It resets its cells to a juvenile state, continuously renewing its life cycle.

Glass Sponge

It ranks among the longest-lived creatures on Earth.

They thrive in cold, still waters, growing slowly in a way that helps them resist aging.

Rougheye rockfish

Famous for their spiky fins, these deep-sea dwellers can live for more than 200 years.

Rougheye rockfish inhabit the cold North Pacific, and their slow growth helps them achieve remarkable longevity.

Koi Fish

Originating from Japan, these vibrant and resilient fish can live for over 100 years.

Bowhead While

This majestic Arctic sea creature, known for its distinctive bow-shaped head, can live over 200 years.

The Greenland Shark

Greenland sharks, the longest-lived vertebrates ever discovered, can live for more than 500 years.

Black Coral

Certain black coral colonies can survive nearly 4,000 years, serving as natural timekeepers of seafloor changes.

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