The longest-lived animals in the world.

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Questions such as the following Internet Web inundated in a sea of questions: Who are the most long-lived animals ,? do have life expectancy ,? what are the longest-lived animals on the planet ,? What is the best hope for animal life ?? What are the animals that live and what is its lifetime ?? what is the animal live longer ? To reach the ocean shore of the questions they approached The 5 World older animals .

With the evolution of scientific advancement man has exponentially increased their average life reaching considerable nieveles. A purpose is to recommend relevant article we wrote about one year ago Men and women live longer World , but in the animal world and in some species the thirst-life expectancies are concerning us. What if animals have immortal? Well sometimes exceeds reality to fantasy and the first case we get closer than continues this path, that of an immortal animal.


1) Turritopsis nutricula jellyfish immortal animal.


The Turritopsis nutricula, it is a jellyfish that inhabits the seas around the world, is not only the longest in years animal, but it is truly immortal, as were the elves in the fables of Tolkien are extremely small, and no can exceed 1 inch, life cycle passes its immature stage to full maturity, then reverse your condition and go back again a cycle that never ends comprising. It is for this rarity is immortal unless preyed victim of pollution or an unexpected change of temperature. Reproductive capacity is greater and according to marine biologists specimens there is growing around the world.



2) The antarctic Cinachyra sponge.


Also named the Antarctic sponge, this animal lives in the colder seas of the dreaded south pole, is the world's oldest known living creature and their life expectancy exceeds 1500 years.



3) The Clam Iceland.


Iceland clam (Arctica islands) is a mollusk that lives the northern seas of the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Iceland and the U.S. to Spain, has a long life. Specimens have been found with more than 500 years. Such is the case of Ming one specimen found dating back to 1499, when Columbus was born almost came to America.



4) The incredible Galapagos Islands Turtle.


They can live for 250 years. We recently wrote an entry with the death of the last specimen of this species native "Lonesome George," we recommend you visit the publication .



5) Koi Fish.


It is much like the tents, it has beautiful colors (more than 20 different types) and is easily reproduced massively. Live 200 years and is very common in tattoo designs among Japanese. The real name of these fish koi is "Nishikigoi" (literally "wave carp"). This fish symbolizes love and friendship in the great Japan. It happens that the word "koi" in Japanese denotes the meaning simply of the word "fish" however sounds like a Japanese word for "love / affection" (It's something like a pun. The koi is associated the fantastic legends of dragons.


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