Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 20.9 years (captivity)
Observations: It has been reported that these animals live up to 24 years in the wild (David Macdonald 1985), which may be overestimated. Record longevity in captivity is 20.9 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.