Speaking of the lifespan of four-legged beasts, this is really an interesting topic. As we all know, the turtle is a long-lived guy and often becomes a character in various fables, symbolizing longevity and tenacity. But where does the tortoise rank on the lifespan rankings of four-legged animals? Xiao Yuanyuan takes everyone to reveal the secrets and see which mythical beasts are in the top ten.

First place: Greenland shark

You may not have thought that the first place in this lifespan ranking is actually a kind of shark! Greenland sharks are the longest-lived vertebrates currently known. These guys live in the deep sea and can live to be more than 400 years old. They are simply the "oldest longevity stars" in the ocean.

Second place: Elephant tortoise

Finally it’s the turn of our tortoise friends, but not all tortoises live this long. We are talking about tortoises here, especially the Galapagos tortoises, which can easily live to be over 100 years old, and some records even mention tortoises that are over 200 years old. Therefore, in the lifespan list of four-legged animals, the elephant tortoise has firmly occupied the second spot.

Third place: Crocodile

These seemingly ferocious reptiles actually have a long lifespan. Some large crocodile species, such as the Nile crocodile, can live to be 60 to 80 years old, which is quite remarkable among four-legged animals.

Fourth place: Elephants

Elephants are the largest mammals on land, and their lifespans are also considerable. Elephants in the wild typically live to be 60 to 70 years old, while those raised in zoos can even live to be over 80 years old.

Fifth place: Rhino

Although the number of these large four-legged animals has dropped sharply due to poaching in recent years, their lifespan is quite long in the natural state. Rhinos usually live to be 40 to 50 years old, and some can even live to be 60 years old.

Sixth place: Giraffe

Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, and their lifespans are not short. In the wild, giraffes typically live to be around 25 years old, and those raised in zoos can live even longer.

Seventh place: Hippopotamus

These seemingly honest and honest giants in the water actually have a long lifespan. Hippos, which typically live to be 40 to 50 years old, are the longest-lived animals in African rivers and lakes.

Eighth place: Orangutan

As one of the closest relatives of humans, orangutans also have a considerable lifespan. In the wild, orangutans typically live to be 40 to 50 years old, while those raised in zoos can live to be over 60 years old.

Ninth place: Lion

As the "King of the Jungle", although the lifespan of the lion is not as long as the previous ones, it is still quite good among the four-legged beasts. Lions typically live to be 10 to 14 years old, and those raised in zoos can even live to more than 20 years.

Tenth place: Tiger

Tiger is another majestic cat, and their lifespan is also considerable. In the wild, tigers typically live 10 to 15 years, while those raised in zoos can even live to more than 20 years.

After seeing so many long-lived four-legged beasts, are you full of reverence for life? In fact, no matter what kind of animal they are, their longevity is due to their strong adaptability and survival wisdom. As the most intelligent creatures on earth, we humans should cherish life, respect nature, and protect this beautiful planet together with these long-lived four-legged beasts.

As for our tortoise friends, although they did not come out on top in this lifespan ranking, their tenacity and longevity are still examples for us humans to learn from.