The 11 Longest-Lived Animals.

We, humans, like to pride ourselves on our long (and getting longer all the time) life spans but the surprising fact are that, in terms of longevity, Homo sapiens has nothing on other members of the animal kingdom, including sharks, whales, and even salamanders and clams. In this article, discover the 11 longest-lived members of various animal families, in order of increasing life expectancy.

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