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Tortoises are well known for their long lives. The Aldabra giant tortoise can live for well over 100 years. Photo Credit: Pexels ...

Giant tortoise (Aldabra Giant tortoise) Giant tortoises live very long lives, often exceeding 100 years. Some are believed to have lived over 200-250 years.

The longest-living animals on Earth are timeless creatures with unique adaptability and ageing mechanisms, allowing them to thrive for centuries.