6 Animals In The World With Shortest Lifespans





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5 May 2024

While we humans often lament the brevity of life, spare a thought for these creatures whose entire lifespans wouldn't even fill a weekend


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Nature operates on a diverse timescale, and for some animals, life is a whirlwind of rapid reproduction and quick exits


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Here are 6 animals with some of the shortest lifespans in the world


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Mayflies hold the record for the shortest lifespan of any animal, typically living only for a day or two in their adult stage


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Most mosquito species only live for about two weeks


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Fruit flies that love to hang around our fruits have a lifespan of about a week to ten days


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Seven-spined pygmy goby found in the Indian Ocean and West Pacific Ocean has the shortest lifespan, living up to 59 days


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Gastric trich worms, also known as gastrotrichs, have a lifespan of just 3 to 21 days


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Water Bears are famous for their ability to survive extreme environments. However, their lifespan varies depending on the species and environment


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