longest lifespan human
Photograph via Wikipedia. Thatâs Jeanne Calment, a French citizen who has the longest confirmed human lifespan in history at 122 years and 164 days. She was born on February 21, 1875 and passed on August 4, 1997 [Source]. Sheâs lived through both world wars, seen humankind land on the moon and witnessed the birth of the Internet. So it may come as a surprise to some to learn that there are animals that have lived far longer than Jeanne and thus, any confirmed human being for that matter. Here are ten interesting animals that have lived longer than any human on our planet.