The World’s Oldest Turtle Has Survived for Centuries

The average human lifespan is just under 80 years, but some animals live much longer. Greenland sharks, bowhead whales, koi, red sea urchins, may all live hundreds of years. A type of clam called the ocean quahog has been known to live more than 500 years! Certain turtles are especially long-lived as well. How long do turtles live? Maybe you can remember Crush the sea turtle‘s answer in Disney’s Finding Nemo: “Hundred and fifty, dude, and still young. Rock on!” Crush was right – many turtles and tortoises can live to be well over 150 years old. Let’s explore some of the world’s longest-lived turtle species and record-breaking individuals.