The Oldest Living Animals to Ever Roam the Planet
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Mother Nature has some incredible beings living within that defy the norm of old age. Humans can live for a hundred years and more, but some animals have biological processes which enable them to live for hundreds or even thousands of years. The study of these ancient organisms offers valuable clues to scientists on genetics, cell repair and adaptation to evolution. These are very long-lived and have survived in all regions of the world, from icy oceans to dry land.