These Animals Have Been On This Planet Even Before Your Grandparents Were Born

Published on 10/27/2020
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Blue Whale – Up To 110 years

Considering how many superlatives it has to its name, you must be familiar with the blue whale. It is said to be the biggest creature to have ever existed. It is awesome to see that they get that big just by filtering krill. You might know that they live long, but did you know that they often live into their ‘80s and ‘90s? In fact, one of them was said to have been 110 years old. Whoa.

Blue Whale – Up To 110 Years

Blue Whale – Up To 110 Years

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Tuatara – Up To 111 Years

There is no need to adjust the screen. We know that he looks like a toy or something from a movie, but he is real. This is the tuatara of New Zealand. Doesn’t it look like a fun-sized dinosaur? They grow up to three feet long and are one of the oldest animals in the world. These animals no longer grow once they reach their thirties, but they tend to reach anywhere from 70 to 90 years old. There was even a little guy by the name of Henry. He lived in a museum in New Zealand and became a dad at 111 years old.

Tuatara – Up To 111 Years

Tuatara – Up To 111 Years

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