Which of These Animals Lives Longer?

By: Olivia C
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Which of These Animals Lives Longer?
Image: shutterstock

About This Quiz

The creatures of the animal kingdom are quite a peculiar lot. And yes, that includes us humans, too! When it comes to how long we all would live, that's where some get more peculiar than others.

For example, have you ever wondered if the insects live longer than bigger animals? Considering that the scary and icky cockroach is practically "un-killable" as a species, have you ever wondered if some of its similar kinds will also withstand the test of time?

How about the wild and free animals of the jungle? Are they also in danger of extinction because of such things as climate change or poaching/hunting? How long can a creature of the wild live on earth, on average? Can you "guesstimate" it?

Or let's start with those closest to our hearts. What about our favorite fur babies who live with us, day in and day out? Have you ever wondered which of their species could last longer with us? Let's hope our faves are in the longevity list, given that we humans can also last for up to 80-100 years old these days!

So if you're curious, hop on in and see which of these animals live longer! 

Pug (Bulldog)
shutterstock
Is it the Pug or the Bulldog?
Pug
Bulldog
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pug can outlive a bulldog, surprisingly. It can survive for 12-15 years while the bulldog can only survive for 8-12.

Advertisement

Pomeranian (Dalmatian)
shutterstock
Between the Pomeranian and the Dalmatian, who lives longer?
Pomeranian
Dalmatian
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Pomeranian lives longer than the Dalmatian. The small cutesy dog can live for around 15 years while the dapper bigger one can only live for 10-12 years.

Advertisement

American Curl (British Longhair) cat
shutterstock
How about the British Longhair cat and the American Curl cat?
British Longhair
American Curl
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

American Curl cats can live for 14-15 years. The British Longhair lives for only 12-13.

Advertisement

Poodle (Rottweiler)
shutterstock
How about a Poodle and a Rottweiler?
Poodle
Rottweiler
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A poodle can live for 12-15 years. A Rottweiler can only live for 10-12 years.

Advertisement

Beagle (Bloodhound)
shutterstock
Who lives longer between a Bloodhound and a Beagle?
Bloodhound
Beagle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The beagle can live for 12-15 years. The bloodhound can only live for 10-12.

Advertisement

Boston Terrier (Mastiff)
shutterstock
How about a Boston Terrier and a Mastiff?
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Boston Terrier can live for up to 15 years. The Mastiff can only live for 8-12.

Advertisement

Turkish Angora (Serengeti) cat
shutterstock
Between the Serengeti and the Turkish Angora cat, which lives longer?
Serengeti
Turkish Angora
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Turkish Angora cats live for around 15-18 years, on average. The Serengeti cat lives for around 8-12 years.

Advertisement

Shih Tzu (Labrador Retriever)
shutterstock
How about a Shih Tzu and a Labrador Retriever?
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Shih Tzu can last for 15 years. The Labrador Retriever can only last for 10-12 years.

Advertisement

Japanese Spitz (German Shepherd)
shutterstock
A Japanese Spitz or a German Shepherd?
Japanese Spitz
German Shepherd
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Japanese Spitz can pack in 12-16 years. Meanwhile, the huge German Shepherd can only pack in around 10-13 years.

Advertisement

Dachshund (Basset Hound)
shutterstock
A Basset Hound versus a Dachshund?
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Dachshund can live for up to 12-15 years. A Basset Hound will only stay for up to 8-13 years.

Advertisement

Siberian cat (Golden Retriever)
shutterstock
Between a Golden Retriever dog and a Siberian cat, which pet lives longer?
Golden Retriever
Siberian
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Golden Retriever dogs can only live for a good 10-12 years. A Siberian cat can stay longer for around 12-15 years.

Advertisement

Balinese (Bombay) cat
shutterstock
Is it the Balinese or the Bombay cat that lives longer?
Balinese
Bombay
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Balinese cat can live for up to 19-20 years. A Bombay cat lives for around 15-19 years.

Advertisement

Collie (St. Bernard)
shutterstock
Between the huge St. Bernard versus the average-sized Collie?
St. Bernard
Collie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The huge St. Bernard can only live for 10 years. Meanwhile, a collie can be with you for 12-16 years on average.

Advertisement

Siamese (Bengal cat)
shutterstock
How about the Bengal versus the Siamese cat?
Bengal
Siamese
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Siamese cat lives for around 15-20 years. A Bengal cat only lives for around 11-12 years.

Advertisement

Lhasa Apso (Great Dane)
shutterstock
Between a Lhasa Apso and a Great Dane?
Lhasa Apso
Great Dane
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lhasa Apso dogs generally live longer than Great Danes. They have 15 years to their life, while the other has a range of 10-14.

Advertisement

Savannah cat (Greyhound dog)
shutterstock
How about a Greyhound dog versus a Savannah cat?
Greyhound
Savannah
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Savannah cat lives for around 18-20 years. A Greyhound dog only lives for 10-12.

Advertisement

Asian elephant (Lion)
shutterstock
Which lives longer between these two?
Asian elephant
Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An Asian elephant lives longer with its 60 years. The lion lives for only 12-16.

Advertisement

Polar bear (Grizzly bear)
shutterstock
Bear to bear, which one wins in longevity?
Grizzly bear
Polar bear
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A polar bear can live for 30 years while the grizzly lives for 25. Let's hope the polar ice caps won't melt faster, for their sake.

Advertisement

South American manatee (Giant panda)
shutterstock
How about a panda and a manatee?
Giant panda
South American manatee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The South American manatee lives for a good 30 years, on average. The giant panda lives for 20 years.

Advertisement

Blue and yellow macaw (Scarlet macaw)
shutterstock
In a makaw bout, is it the blue and yellow or the scarlet one?
Blue and yellow macaw
Scarlet macaw
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blue and yellow macaws can be kept for an astonishing 35-43 years. Meanwhile, the scarlet macaw lives for an equally impressive 33 years, though.

Advertisement

Giraffe (Camel)
shutterstock
How about these long-necked dudes?
Camel
Giraffe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A giraffe can live up to 25 years. A camel can only live for 15-20 years.

Advertisement

Snow leopard (Gray wolf)
shutterstock
A gray wolf or a snow leopard?
Gray wolf
Snow leopard
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A snow leopard lives for around 15-18 years. A gray wolf lives for around 8.

Advertisement

Blue-throated hummingbird (Broad-billed hummigbird)
shutterstock
Which hummingbird sings the longest?
Broad-billed hummingbird
Blue-throated hummingbird
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blue-throated hummingbirds live longer than their broad-billed counterpart. The former can live for up to 12 years while the latter lives only for almost 9.

Advertisement

King penguin (Emperor penguin)
shutterstock
How about a long life duel between the King penguin and the Emperor penguin?
King penguin
Emperor penguin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A King penguin lives for 26 years, on average. The Emperor penguin lives for only 20.

Advertisement

Red kangaroo (American bison)
shutterstock
The American or the Australian?
Red kangaroo
American bison
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Australian Red kangaroo lives for around 23 years. The American bison lives for 20.

Advertisement

Jaguar (Alpine chipmunk)
shutterstock
How about this unlikely duo?
Jaguar
Alpine chipmunk
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A jaguar lives for around 15 years. A chipmunk lives for only 3 max.

Advertisement

American beaver (Coyote)
shutterstock
Who chews longer between these two?
American beaver
Coyote
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The typical American beaver lives for 24 years. A coyote only lives for about 14.

Advertisement

Tiger (Mountain gazelle)
shutterstock
Is it the hunter or the hunted?
Tiger
Mountain gazelle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It looks like the hunter tiger lives longer with its 10-15 year range. The mountain gazelle lives for only 8-12 years.

Advertisement

Mallard (Hawaiian duck)
shutterstock
Which one quacks longer?
Hawaiian duck
Mallard
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A mallard lives longer than a Hawaiian duck. The mallard can live for up to 10 years while the Hawaiian duck lives for almost 4 years.

Advertisement

Vampire bat (California ground squirrel)
shutterstock
The flying or the grounded?
Vampire bat
California ground squirrel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vampire bats live for around 12 years. The California ground squirrel lives for only half of that.

Advertisement

Great white shark (Great barracuda)
shutterstock
Which of these greats live longer?
Great barracuda
Great white shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Great white sharks can live for up to 70 years! Meanwhile, the great barracuda lives for around 14 years.

Advertisement

House finch (Purple finch)
shutterstock
Which one chirps longer?
House finch
Purple finch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The house finch can live for 12 years. The Purple finch lives for about 11.

Advertisement

Orange clownfish (Short-snouted sea horse)
shutterstock
Which swimming creature wins?
Orange clownfish
Short-snouted sea horse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The orange clownfish can live up to 10 years. The short-snouted sea horse only lives up to 5.

Advertisement

Ostrich (Great bird of paradise)
shutterstock
Which great bird wins?
Ostrich
Great bird of paradise
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An ostrich can live up to 40 years. The bird of paradise can only live up to 8.

Advertisement

Giant manta ray (Broadbill swordfish)
shutterstock
Which defensive swimmer lives longer?
Giant manta ray
Broadbill swordfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Giant manta rays generally outlive broadbill swordfishes. Their 18 years is no match to the other's 5.

Advertisement

Longnosed butterfly fish (Pink salmon)
shutterstock, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Which one lives longer between these fishy fishes?
Pink salmon
Longnosed butterfly fish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pink salmon lives for less than 3 years, if given the chance. The longnosed butterfly fish can live up to 10 years.

Advertisement

Bull shark (Finetooth shark)
shutterstock, SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC.
Which shark swims longer?
Bull shark
Finetooth shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Bull shark lives longer at 16 years compared to the Finetooth shark, which lives for only 6 years.

Advertisement

Spotted owl (Barn owl)
shutterstock
Which owl hoots longer?
Barn owl
Spotted owl
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The spotted owl lives longer than a barn owl. While the former gives a 5-10 year range, the latter can live up to 18 years.

Advertisement

Chimpanzee (Olive baboon)
shutterstock
Who hangs out longer?
Olive baboon
Chimpanzee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An olive baboon lives a shorter life. It only counts for 25 years, while the Chimpanzee clocks in at 45.

Advertisement

You Got:
/39
shutterstock