The oldest recorded and verified age of a person at the time of death is 122 years. Jeanne Calment of France was exactly 122 years and 164 days old when he died on August 4, 1997.
This may seem a very long time to most of us, especially considering that the average life span of humans is only somewhere between 60 and 80 years.
But hold your horses. When it comes to longevity it appears that humans are way down the list. Consider the extraordinary staying power of these animals:
Galapagos Tortoise: 177 years old
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Bowhead Whale: 211 years old
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And no, these aren’t even on top of the list!
Discovery News has the complete list of the Top 10 Longest Living Animals.
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