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Only animals from the classes of the Chordata phylum are included. [1] On average, captive animals (especially mammals ) live longer than wild animals. This may be due to the fact that with proper treatment , captivity can provide refuge against diseases , competition with others of the same species and predators .
Giant barrel sponges can live more than 2,000 years. The giant barrel sponge Xestospongia muta is one of the longest-lived animals, with the largest specimens in the Caribbean estimated to be more than 2,300 years old. [70] The black coral Antipatharia in the Gulf of Mexico may live more than 2,000 years. [71]
Cats have existed for millions of years, but some are more likely to live longer than others. From Bengals to Siamese, these kitties may live for decades. 15 Cat Breeds That Live the Longest ...
Most wild bovids live for 10 to 15 years. Larger species tend to live longer; [3] for instance, American bison can live up to 25 years and gaur up to 30 years. The mean lifespan of domesticated individuals is nearly ten years. For example, domesticated goats have an average lifespan of 12 years.
Scientists noted that one bowhead whale lived 211 years. However, a number of other species can live past 100 years, including blue, fin and beluga whales. Show comments
Bison have a life expectancy around 15 years in the wild and up to 25 years in captivity. However, males and females from a hunted population also subject to wolf predation in northern Canada have been reported to live to 22 and 25 years of age, respectively. [77]
Some live only in pairs as adults, others like American crows, can have extended family groups on one territory, others, like fish crows, live in larger groups of unrelated birds of many ages ...
Males disperse more often than females, as adult cows are more tolerant of female offspring from previous years. [41] Elk live 20 years or more in captivity but average 10 to 13 years in the wild. In some subspecies that suffer less predation, they may live an average of 15 years in the wild. [42]