Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 13.4 years (captivity)
Observations: Although some estimates indicate these animals live up to 14 years in the wild (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/longevityrecords), the record longevity in captivity is 13.4 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.