The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...

The Ocean Quahog has turned heads with its astonishing lifespan. Found in the icy depths of the North Atlantic, these deep-sea clams live over 500 years. A particularly famous Ocean Quahog, aptly ...

Certain creatures like the black corals and tuatara have been thriving on Earth since centuries. In the animal kingdom, most of the longest-living species are found in the oceans.

Nantucket trusts a clam to predict how much longer winter will be around. Quentin the Quahog disagrees with the groundhogs.

The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...

Ocean quahogs grow very slowly, adding thin layers to their shells each year. This bivalve is incredibly long-lived. The oldest recorded specimen was over 500 years old at the time of its harvest.