Oldest Living Animal just Killed by Scientists

A clam estimated to be between 405 and 410 years old was dredged up by British marine biologists in waters north of Iceland as part of routine research. It was believed to be the oldest animal on earth.


I find it amazing how old some trees can get let alone let alone an animal of flesh.

Here's a nice list of some really old trees, the oldest of which was 4844 before it was cut down by accident. And here's an old bugger from my own backyard called Tane Mahuta, translation "Lord of the Forest."

So what else lives to grand old ages, well Bowhead Whales are said to be able to live more than 200 years, the Aldabra Giant Tortoise has been reported to live more than 250 years, and well the list goes on.

I find it amazing that these creatures are living through many human generations, they just have to have stories to tell, if you know what I mean.

Whenever I go fishing I'm always conscious of the fact that I just may catch something twice my age, always put those ones back.