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Monday 15 December 2014
The oldest animals that ever lived!
Wisdom the Albatross, Age 62Source: news.nationalgeographic.comIt
might not seem that old, but an Albatross named Wisdom is the oldest
bird in the known wild. And to top that: Wisdom was still hatching eggs
at age 62!
Thomas the Tortoise, Age 130Source: dailymail.co.ukIf
you have seen the movie Finding Nemo, you might know that tortoises
live for a long time. Thomas, the 130 year old tortoise from the UK, was
no exception. After surviving two world wars, Thomas tragically died
after being bitten by a rat on the leg. Learn more about the life of
this incredible animal and how he met his match with a rodent.
George the Giant Lobster, Age 140Source: huffingtonpost.comPoor
George. This Giant Lobster was about to become the main entree at
restaurant in New York before he was rescued by a PETA worker.
Bowhead Whale, Age 200Source: video.nationalgeographic.comBowhead
whales were originally thought to only live for about 80 years.
However, in May 2007, a bowhead whale caught off the Alaskan coast was
discovered with the head of an explosive harpoon embedded deep under its
neck blubber. Scientists deduced that the harpoon was manufactured
around 1890, suggesting these animals may live up to 200 years.
Hanako, the Koi, Age 226There
is some speculation about whether or not Hanako the Koi actually lived
to age 226. Read the story of Hanako and see if you believe this fishy
myth.
Adwaita, the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Age 250Source: en.wikipedia.orgAt
his death in March 2006 at the Kolkata Zoo in India, Adwaita was the
longest ever measured life span of a terrestrial animal at 255 years
old.
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