Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 23.8 years (captivity)
Observations: In the wild, these animals have been estimated to live up to 18 years (Bernhard Grzimek 1990). One captive specimen was still alive at 23.8 years of age (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.