Longest-lived mammal
The current longest-lived mammal record is 211 years, held by Bowhead whale. Last checked October 14, 2026.
211
years
Bowhead whale
- Holder
- Bowhead whale
- Record
- 211 years
- Exact figure
- 211 years (estimated, oldest known individual)
- Location
- Arctic and sub-Arctic seas
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia Read the source
- guinnessworldrecords.com Longest lived whale
- nih.gov Read the source
- senescence.info Read the source
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