2. Bowhead Whales – Life span of about 200 years. Although this idea was unproven for a time, recent research has indicated that bowhead whales recently killed still had harpoons in their bodies from about 1890, which, along with analysis of amino acids, has indicated a maximum life span of 177 to 245 years.

3. Eels – Thought to have a life span of over 150 years

4. Tuataras – The tuatara is a reptile that is endemic to New Zealand and which, though it resembles most lizards, is part of a distinct lineage, order Rhynchocephalia. These amazing reptiles are thought to have a life span of 100 – 200 years and more.

5. Galápagos giant tortoise – life span of 190 years. People come from all over the world to watch these magnificent creatures in the Galapagos Islands.

6. Greenland Sharks – The Greenland Shark is a species of shark native to the North Atlantic. It is believed to have a life span of over 200 years

7.Koi – The Koi fish has a life span of over 200 years. This Japanese species of fish is a domesticated common carp that is kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.

8. Macaws – Macaws are long-tailed, often colourful parrots, that can live up to 80 – 100 years in captivity.

9. Asian elephants - The Asian Elephant is known to have reached a maximum life span of about 86 years.

10. Horses – Depending on breed, management and environment, the modern domestic horse has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years. Uncommonly, a few animals live into their 40s and, occasionally, beyond. The oldest verifiable record was “Old Billy”, a 19th-century horse that lived to the age of 62.

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