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Priyanshi Shah

Lifestyle

MAY 07, 2024

Animals with the shortest lifespan

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds usually found in Eastern, Northern, and Central America have a lifespan of 3-5 years

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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The panther chameleon is found in the eastern and northern parts of Madagascar. The male panther chameleon lives for 5-7 years, and female for 2-3 years

Panther Chameleon

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A small mammal that belongs to the group called Rodents- Common Mouse are adaptable to any environment and lives for 12-18 months

Common Mouse

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There are around 5000 known species of dragonfly and the maximum lifespan of these is about 6 months

Dragonfly

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These female bees that cannot reproduce can spend their time with the shortest lifespan of 30-60 days

Worker Bee

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The most common insects that we usually see in our homes are houseflies that have a life expectancy of 15-30 days

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Houseflies

The male members of the ant colony- Drone Ants with a lifespan of 1-2 weeks have the sole purpose of fertilizing the queen 

Drone Ants

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This animal has a resemblance to a colorful butterfly is a giant silkworm moth that lives for just seven days

Luna moth

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Gastrotricha

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Also known as hairy-bellied worms, these animals usually live for just 3-21 days

This insect found all over the world, has the shortest lifespan of just one or two days

Mayflies

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