Older than You

[croak]

There are tortoises alive today that were 25 to 50 years old when Charles Darwin was born. There are whales swimming the oceans with 200-year-old ivory spear points embedded in their flesh. There are cold-water sponges that were filter-feeding during the days of the Roman Empire. In fact, there are a number of creatures with life spans that make the oldest living human seem like a spring chicken in comparison. Here's our list of the 10 animals with the longest life spans — and there's even an immortal animal. (Text: Bryan Nelson)

10 animals with the longest life spans | MNN - Mother Nature Network

I was totally taken by surprise with the koi. I never knew they could live that long.

Sadly, ravens aren't on the list. Ah well, I suppose I could shapeshift into a jellyfish....

 

[Renji]

How I wish that I could live as old as a tortoise and still look good look at that very old age...

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Great thread - thanks