Longevity Link-Up Challenge: Match the Species to its Average Lifespan

Some species race through life in just a few years, while others span centuries, witnessing generations of change. In this longevity-themed quiz, you’ll match 20 species—from household pets to oceanic icons—to their average lifespans. Are you ready to test your zoological time sense?

           ➡️ The Great Journey Pair-It Challenge: Match the Organism to its Biological Class

Knowing how long animals live is more than trivia—it gives insight into their biology, evolutionary strategies, and conservation needs. Whether it’s the Galápagos tortoise topping the charts, or the humble hamster living fast and short, each species has a story behind its ticking biological clock.

From Whiskers to Whales

The range of lifespans across the animal kingdom is mind-blowing. While pets like dogs and cats may live around a decade or two, marine giants like the blue whale or long-lived birds like macaws stretch their lives far longer. Reptiles like tortoises and alligators also defy age, slowly enduring for generations.

           ➡️ Baby Animal Pair-It: Match the Adult Animal to the Name of its Offspring

Other species, like koi fish and parrots, often outlive their owners—if well cared for. Meanwhile, animals like rabbits and hamsters live short, busy lives packed with activity. This diversity reflects how diet, habitat, predators, and genetics shape survival strategies across species.

Time to Match the Clock

Can you distinguish between a species that thrives for decades and one that races through life in just a few years? Let’s find out if your internal zoological calendar is calibrated. Match the creature to its average lifespan and become a master of the great biological timeline.