9 of the Longest Living Animals on Earth

1. Ocean Quahog

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2. Greenland Shark

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3. Bowhead Whale

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4. Galapagos Giant Tortoise

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5. Red Sea Urchin

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6. Rougheye Rockfish

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7. Koi Fish

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8. Elephant

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9. Macaw

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