The world of Star Wars has expanded exponentially through the many authors that have contributed to Legends and the overall diversity and history of the galaxy, far far away. The strangest and most awe-inspiring of creatures inhabit the vast world of George Lucas, and some of them are capable of living for hundreds, even thousands of years.

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Certain representatives of these stunning species are well-known characters and others - not so much. Here are the 10 creatures who are in possession of the longest life-spans in the Star Wars universe and the respective number of years they can live up to.

10 Wookies - More than 400 Years

Over 2-meters tall, extremely hairy and armed with the natural talent of a fighter, the Wookies will always be dear to any true Star Wars fan because a member of their kind is the one and only Chewbacca.

The Wookies that didn't spend their time hanging around silver-tongued scoundrels or participating in rebellions enjoyed very peaceful lives in general. Their society was very civilized and well-organized. Wookies lived in treehouses and their home planet was Kashyyyk, a popular battleground at the very end of the Clone Wars, in which the species fought alongside the Republic, as seen in Revenge of the Sith.

9 Yoda's Species - Up to 900 Years

Grand Master Yoda and Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian are two overwhelmingly admired representatives of this unnamed, endearing, E.T-resembling species of humanoids, and it is possibly the favorite alien kind of many Star Wars fans.

These green beings do not exceed 70 centimeters in height but are extraordinarily gifted in the Force, capable of achieving incredible feats through it at an extremely young age. As a matter of fact, every single known member of this kind was a Jedi or a Force user, and luckily for the galaxy - they have always been enemies of the Dark Side.

8 Sarlacc's Victims - 1000 Years

The worst thing about the Sarlacc - that tentacle-covered, underground creature, which was the favorite pet of Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi isn't its appearance, but rather the effect on its devoured victims.

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Once an unlucky individual ends up in its stomach it will stay alive there for a thousand years, regardless of its natural life-span, as it is being slowly devoured. While they are not a separate alien species, all Sarlacc victims end up with the ability to live for a millennium and in any other situation, they would probably welcome this "gift".

7 Maz Kanata's Species - More than 1000 Years

Maz Kanata is familiar in the ways of the Force and has been around for a millennium, but with that, the information about her kind ends. There are similarities between her appearance and that of the Kumumgah species. They are both orange, have similar facial features and are short.

The most intriguing coincidence is their connection to Tatooine. The Kumumgah's homeworld also happens to be the Skywalkers, and in The Phantom Menace a figure which very much resembles Maz Kanata can be spotted in Anakin's room. So far, however, none of these links are confirmed.

6 Kadri'Ra - Up to 1500 Years

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Up to 200 meters in length, resembling a dragon, and able to survive in the vacuum of space for a couple of days, the Kadri'Ra had a body with multiple arms as well as a powerful exoskeleton and mostly resided in asteroid caverns. The fate of the species is quite depressing. Despite the fact that they are highly intelligent beings, the Empire and Galactic slave owners imprisoned many of them for the purposes of doing hard labor.

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Their population was ultimately reduced 10,000 times down to the point when only 14,000 of their kind remained in the galaxy. Saadoon-Kauldi was a Force-sensitive member of the species that ultimately found its freedom, and his story is depicted in the role-playing game The Black Sands of Socorro.

5 Hutts - Up to 1700 Years

Jabba the Hutt is a truly despicable character, and his appearance definitely contributes to that perception. The creature had the body of a colossal slug, which was covered in slime and protected by rough, difficult to penetrate skin. Unsurprisingly, the species' common behavior is just as disturbing as their looks, if not more so.

They were known for their constant sexual appetite, even for other species, which was evident from Jabba's interest in Leia. Slavery was a common business for their kind, and to add salt to the wound, their world view was extremely selfish. Hutts had formed a powerful and tightly regulated community, and the majority of its members lived in an abundance of wealth, despite their flaws.

4 Neti - Several Thousand Years

The home planet of this sentient plant species is called Ryyk, and their main ability was shapeshifting. The Force was strong in every member of their kind from birth. Neti could alter their size and shape at will.

Overall, they adopted a humanoid appearance, but they could expand to up to 9 meters in height. Since they relied on photosynthesis to survive, they lived for thousands of years and reproduced every few centuries. Notable Jedi and Sith that were representatives of this unique form of life were Jedi Master Garnoo, Ood Bnar, T'ra Saa and Dail'Liss.

3 Duinuogwuin - 6000 Years

An alternative name for this winged species is Star Dragon; it is also much easier to remember and pronounce. Similar but far more powerful than the Kadri'Ra, these formidable space beasts could be as long as 3 kilometers. Fully able to survive in space for months, the history of the Duinuogwuin was shrouded in secrecy.

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They could create cold fusion through their organs, which was dozens of times more powerful than a regular turbo laser and provided them with the destructive power of a Star Destroyer. Star Dragons could also naturally levitate on any planetary surface.

2 Gen'Dai - 4000 to 7000 Years

To some degree, the Gen'Dai were immortal. They could endure almost any and all injuries and lacked vital organs or bones. Their bodies were composed of muscles and nerves, usually built in a humanoid shape. The Gen'Dai could regenerate quickly, which is why they could overcome wounds, regardless of their level of severity.

Their senses were powerfully developed and that ensured their combat superiority. A prominent member of the species was Durge - the formidable warrior that fought against the Jedi during the Clone Wars, taking out a couple of Masters in the process. A memorable battle between him and Obi-Wan Kenobi was depicted in Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars animated show.

1 Sarlacc - Up to 50 000 Years

Rare in the galaxy and yet almost fully independent, the Sarlacc was hunted only by two massive dragons - one from Tatooine and one on Aargonar. So, even if it existed in captivity, like the one that was in service of Jabba the Hutt, it really didn't have any worries or problems whatsoever.

Like an iceberg in the ocean, only the top part of a Sarlacc was visible to those who laid eyes on it. The remainder of his body was entrenched up to 100 meters within the earth. Very few individuals have escaped a Sarlacc, such as Boba Fett and Starkiller from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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