Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Observations: In the wild, these animals are believed to live up to 30 years (David Macdonald 1985). Little is known about their longevity in captivity, though one wild born specimen was still living in captivity at about 22.8 years of age (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.