The Real Average Lifespan of Animals Might Actually Surprise You

By Suzanne in Nature On 17th October 2015
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#1 Mayfly – One Week

#2 Honey Bee – Four Weeks

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#3 Mosquito – Two Months

#4 Dragonfly – Four Months

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#5 Opossum – Eight Years

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#6 Cotton Tail Rabbit – 12 Years

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#7 Dog – 13 Years

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#8 Ring-tailed Lemur – 14 Years

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#9 Cat – 15 Years

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#10 Armadillo – 15 Years

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#11 Lion – 20 Years

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#12 Red Panda – 20 Years

#13 Honey Badger – 24 Years

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#14 Tiger – 25 Years

#15 Giraffe – 28 Years

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#16 Horse – 30 Years

#17 Naked Mole Rat – 31 Years

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#18 Rhinoceros – 40 Years

#19 Chimpanzee – 50 Years

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#20 Human Male – 68.2 Years

#21 Human Female – 73.2 Years

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#22 Indian Elephant – 70 Years

#23 Killer Whale – 90 Years

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#24 Giant Tortoise – 150 Years

#25 Bowhead Whale – 200 Years

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#26 Red Sea Urchin – 200 Years

#27 Ocean Quahog Clam – 410 Years

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#28 Immortal Jellyfish – Forever