Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 23.4 years (captivity)
Observations: It has been suggested that beavers may live as much as 50 years (Ronald Nowak 1999), which is doubtful. One captive specimen was still alive after 23.4 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
