The longevity of tuatara far exceeds that of its ectothermic relatives. The study estimates that, on average, turtles live ...

This week, learn why Greenland sharks can live for centuries, discover when Neanderthals and humans met, see the most ...

Mysteries surround the elusive Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate in the world. Researchers have new insight into the unique fish’s genetic makeup.

An international team of scientists mapped the Greenland shark’s genome in an ongoing effort to extend human life. In a ...

Animal kingdom has few species who live more than 100 years. Here is the list of 6 animal species that can live more than 100 ...

While the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) may not have the same fame as the great white shark, it holds an impressive distinction: it is the longest-living vertebrate species known to ...

Ocean quahogs can live up to 507 years, while Greenland sharks reach ages between 272 and 512 years. Aldabra giant tortoises ...

Move over, bowhead whales! Scientists have discovered a new longevity champion: the Greenland shark. Using a technique borrowed from forensic science, researchers have determined that these deep ...

A boat skipper said he was "dumbfounded" to find a possibly centuries-old Greenland shark in waters off Cornwall. Trev Worth was out training with his crew member Kingsley when they spotted the ...

Most of us have a good sense of what counts as a healthy versus unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, there’s more to longevity ...