What is the longest living vertebrate on Earth?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The longest living vertebrate on Earth is the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), which can live for over 400 years. This shark species is found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean and can grow up to 7 meters long. The exact reason why Greenland sharks can live for so long is still unclear, but it is believed to be related to their slow growth rate, low metabolic rate, and ability to maintain a low body temperature. The discovery of the Greenland shark's long lifespan was made through radiocarbon dating of the shark's eye lens.