By Sakshi Sah
Published May 26, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Which mammal lives the longest? 8 fascinating facts

From tiny weasels to giant whales, mammals have very different lifespans.

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Let’s explore some of the shortest and longest-lived mammals on Earth.

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Weasels have one of the shortest lifespans of any mammal, living for just one or two years.

1-2 years: Weasel

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They are common in UK gardens but face tough lives. Many don’t survive their first year.

3 years: Hedgehog

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The wolverine is the largest member of the weasel family, and live for up to 12 years.

12 years: Wolverine

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Tigers, on average, live for 14 years.

14 years: Tiger

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The iconic brown bear lives for around 25 years.

25 years: Brown Bear

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Tapirs are tough and live long about 30 years.

30 years: Lowland Tapir

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Elephants live up to 56 years.

56 years: Elephant

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Bowhead whales live over 200 years- the longest-living mammal.

200 years: Bowhead Whale

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