Top 7 Longest Living Animals on Earth

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Bowhead Whale

Bowhead whales are the second largest mammals after the blue whale, and their average lifespan is 200 years. The reason behind this extraordinary long life is the animal’s slow metabolism. Bowhead whales live in extremely cold Arctic environments, which causes a low body temperature, which means slow metabolism and less damage to tissues.

Bowhead Whale

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