6 Oldest Living Conjoined Twins in the World

Conjoined twins are a rarity and only occur about once in every 200,000 live births. Being birthed alive is even rarer, about 40% of conjoined twins are stillborn, and living longer than 24 hours is almost improbable — about 35 % of conjoined twins die within a day after they’re born. This means that the conjoined twins on this list are absolutely extraordinary!

Every single one of them has defied their doctors’ predictions and overall have gone on to live happy, healthy, and well-rounded lives. The following is a list of all the notable living conjoined twins that we could find.

Honorable Mention: Sohna and Mohna Singh (2003 – Present)

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Sohna and Mohna Singh, from Punjab, India, are conjoined at the lower abdomen, sharing lower body parts but maintaining separate upper bodies.

They were abandoned by their parents and later adopted by an orphanage run by the Pingalwara Society, where they received education and training in various skills, including crafting and tailoring.

The twins have not only adapted well to their condition but have also excelled in their vocational pursuits, becoming role models in their community.

Did You Know?

Sohna and Mohna are proficient in using a modified motorcycle, specially designed to accommodate their unique physical structure, enabling them to travel independently around their town.

5. Krista and Tatiana Hogan (October 25, 2006 – Present)

photo source:  Candian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

While Krista and Tatiana Hogan may be the youngest conjoined twins on this list, like the other twins they have defied great odds to make it this far. The Hogan twins are joined at the head and their brains are connected by a thalamic bridge.

The most fascinating thing about their condition is that Tatiana can see out of both of Krista’s eyes while Krista can only see out of one of Tatiana’s. The twins even say that they can “hear” one another’s thoughts without having to speak.

Krista and Tatiana will be turning 12 soon and are living happy lives with their family in Canada. Most recently, a documentary about Krista’s and Tatiana’s lives called Inseparable was released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

4. Anastasia and Tatiana Dogaru (January 13, 2004 – Present)

photo source:  The Daily Mail

Anastasia and Tatiana Dogaru were born to Romanian parents in Rome, Italy, but were brought to the United States as babies by the Dallas-based nonprofit World Craniofacial Foundation. Doctors had hoped that they would be able to someday separate the twins, but the surgery was finally called off in 2007.

As the Dogaru twins got older, more complications arose and both twins developed various health problems.

The last time that Anastasia and Tatiana’s story was covered was in 2011 and there have been no updates on their condition since. At the time, the Dogarus said that they had settled down in Chicago and that the twins were doing their best to live happy lives despite being unable to undergo separation surgery.

Anastasia and Tatiana’s parents said that they are still hoping for a medical breakthrough to make their surgery possible.

3. Abigail and Brittany Hensel (March 7, 1990 – Present)

photo source:  All That’s Interesting

While all of the conjoined twins on this list have been featured in various news outlets and documentaries, Abigail (Abby) and Brittany Hensel were so famous at one point that they were given their own docuseries on the TLC television network in 2012.

Since Abby and Brittany were born in 1990, people have always been fascinated with them. Their life story was featured in Life magazine and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Abby and Brittany are one of the rarest conjoined twins, known as dicephalic parapagus, which means they share a torso by have two heads side by side.

Like any other twins, the Hensels each have their own personalities. Both of them graduated from Bethel University in 2012 with an education/teaching degree.

Today, Abby and Brittany are 5^th grade teachers and live a low profile life away from the spotlight.

2. Ganga and Jamuna Mondal (The Spider Sisters) (c. 1969 or 1970 – Present)

photo source:  The Daily Mail

Ganga and Jamuna Mondal, better known by their stage name the Spider Sisters, are the oldest conjoined twins outside of America.

The Mondals were born in India sometime around 1970 (their exact date of birth is unknown) and were immediately met with superstitious awe. The villagers in their hometown offered money to their parents and their uncle, who is their manager, decided that the twins could make more money if they joined the circus.

The twins have been traveling circus entertainers since then.

A few years ago, the Mondal twins were in the news because they had both fallen in love with the same man. While this might seem scandalous, the twins are happily sharing their boyfriend, Jasimuddin Ahmad, who says that he loves them both.

1. Carmen and Lupita Andrade (2000 – Present)

photo source:  Instagram

Carmen and Lupita Andrade, born in Mexico and now living in the United States, are conjoined at the chest and abdomen, sharing several vital organs. They have each adapted to their shared life with remarkable independence, managing daily activities with coordination and cooperation.

They have been public about their experiences, offering insights into their unique challenges and advocating for people with disabilities. The twins are also active in their school and community, emphasizing their commitment to education and advocacy.

Did You Know?

Carmen and Lupita have been featured in various documentaries and news segments, and on their YouTube channel raising awareness about the lives of conjoined twins and the possibilities of leading a full life despite significant physical bonds.