Dec 31, 2009
Of the mammals, humans and fin whales live the longest.
| Animal | Latin name | Maximum life span in years |
| Marion's tortoise | Testudo sumeirii | 152+ |
| Quahog | Venus mercenaria | ca. 150 |
| Common box tortoise | Terrapene Carolina | 138 |
| European pond tortoise | Emys orbicularis | 120+ |
| Spur-thighed tortoise | Testudo graeca | 116+ |
| Fin whale | Balaenoptera physalus | 116 |
| Human | Homo sapiens | 116 |
| Deep-sea clam | Tindaria callistiformis | ca.... |
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