World Turtle Day 2025: Nature's Longest Living Legends

1.

Jonathan is the world’s oldest known land animal—born in 1832. He lives on the island of Saint Helena.

2.

This deep-sea giant grows slowly and lives longer than most nations. Some are older than the U.S.

3.

“Ming” the clam was 507 years old when found. That’s older than the printing press.

4.

These gentle giants live on Seychelles islands. Some are believed to surpass 200 years.

5.

These Arctic whales may live over 200 years. Oldest one found had a 200-year-old harpoon in it.

6.

Found on the U.S. West Coast, these creatures can live 200 years. They just keep regenerating.6.

7.

This lizard-like reptile from New Zealand is a living fossil. They can live over a century—and haven’t changed in 200 million years.