It is hard to tell which animal species is the longest living animal in the world, especially if the animal is in the wild and has never been monitored. So to answer the question of which is the “Longest Living Animals in the World” is to base it from the list of animals in captivity.

Based on records, the longest-lived captive animal is the giant tortoise (177 years). The list below of ages of animals is from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. This is a record of animals and their extreme age from zoos and aquariums all over the world.

Giant Tortoise – 152 years

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These weird holidays may not be weird from those who celebrate them. But for others who live in countries where throwing of tomatoes and running from bulls are strange, then the photos below may make you say OMG.

Some weird and strange holidays from around the world:

Spain – La Tomatina – La tomatina is becoming more popular, the biggest tomato party in Bunol, Valencia, Spain. It is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year.

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