A life span is how long a type of animal usually lives. Different animals have different lifespans.
Pygmy Goby
A pygmy goby (above) is a tiny fish. It has a short lifespan. The fish lives for about two months.
House Mouse
This mammal can live for more than a year. But usually it lives for only three or four months.
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
These are the longest-living land animals. They can live for more than 200 years.
Greenland Shark
This shark has the longest life span of almost any animal. It can live more than 500 years.
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