Daman De Steppe

Observations: Estimates that these animals live up to 14 years in the wild are likely overestimated (Bernhard Grzimek 1990). One study in the wild reported an average longevity for females of little over 4 years while males appear to live even less (Ronald Nowak 1999). Not much is known about their longevity in captivity, but one animal lived for 11.8 years (Richard Weigl 2005). Because of these conflicting reports, maximum longevity must be classified as unknown.