Did you know that an animal could live even 507 years? Ming the Mollusk – a well-known clam – was born in 1499 and it was alive for 507 years. In 2006 some researchers tried to find out its age exactly, but Ming the Mollusk died when they opened the shell.
Moreover, many studies show that the size of the animals does not affect their lifespan. So, read on for more.
1. American alligator
Size: the largest American alligator measured 6 m (19.8 ft).
- Male: 4 to 4.5 m (13.1 to 14.8 ft).
- Female: 3 m (9.8 ft).
Weight:
- Male & Female: adults weigh between 180 to 228 kg.
Life Span: 70 years, or more.
2. Sperm whale
Size:
- Male: 19 m (62 ft).
- Female: 12 m (39 ft).
Weight:
- Male: 41 tons.
- Female: 14 tons.
Lifespan: 70 years, or more.
3. Gray whale
Size:
- Male: 13.7-14 m (45-46 ft).
- Female: measures more than males.
Weight:
- Male & Female: 30-40 tons.
Lifespan: 70 years, or more.
4. China rockfish
Size:
- Male & Female: 45 cm.
Weight:
- Male & Female: 1.7 kg.
Lifespan: 79 years.
5. Andean condor
Size:
- Male & Female: 1.3 m (4.25 ft).
Weight:
- Female: 11 kg.
- Male: 15 kg.
Lifespan: 79 years.
6. Silver-gray rockfish
Size: 73 cm.
Weight: 5 kg.
Lifespan: 82 years.
7. Pink cockatoo
Size: between 33 – 38 cm.
Lifespan: 83 years.
8. Atlantic halibut
Size: 2.75 m.
Weight: the record was 233kg.
Lifespan: 90 years.
9. Tuatara
Size: 50 – 78 cm.
Weight: 1 to 3 pounds.
Lifespan: 90 years.
10. European sturgeon
Size: Up to 6m long.
Weight: 400kg, males are smaller than females.
Lifespan: 100 years.
11. American lobster
Size: Up to 1.2 m.
Weight: 20 kg.
Lifespan: 100 years.
12. Fin whale
Size: 24 m or 26.8 m.
Weight: 50-70 tons.
Lifespan: 114 years.