dcsimg
Image of African Giant Mole-rat -- Mechow's mole-rat
Unresolved name

African Giant Mole Rat Mechow's Mole Rat

Cryptomys mechowi

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

provided by AnAge articles
Observations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals. Specimens held in captivity were living after 10.5 years (Philip Dammann and Hynek Burda, pers. comm.). Probably they can live much longer, though. Litter size increases with parity (Scharff et al. 1999).
license
cc-by-3.0
copyright
Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
editor
de Magalhaes, J. P.
partner site
AnAge articles