Something we never really think about when it comes to our favorite wild animals is exactly how long they live. It’s kind of weird to think about, but aren’t you curious?
As it turns out, some of these facts are pretty surprising.
1. Mayfly — 1 week
2. Honeybee — 4 weeks
3. Mosquito — 2 months
4. Dragonfly — 4 months
5. Opossum — 8 years
6. Cottontail Rabbit — 12 years
7. Dog — 13 years
8. Ring-Tailed Lemur — 14 years
9. Cat — 15 years
10. Armadillo — 15 years
11. Lion — 20 years
12. Red Panda — 20 years
13. Honey Badger — 24 years
14. Tiger — 25 years
15. Giraffe — 28 years
16. Horse — 30 years
17. Rhinoceros — 40 Years
18. Chimpanzee — 50 years
19. Human Male — 68.2 years
20. Human Female — 73.2 years
21. Indian Elephant — 70 years
22. Killer Whale — 90 years
23. Giant Tortoise — 150 years
24. Bowhead Whale — 200 years
25. Red Sea Urchin — 200 years
26. Ocean Quahog Clam — 410 years
27. Jellyfish — immortal
Okay…the creepiest animal on this list is also the one that’s immortal. Coincidence? I think not.
