Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 11.1 years (captivity)
Observations: In the wild, these animals live about 5-6 years (Ronald Nowak 1999). One captive specimen lived 11.1 years (Richard Weigl 2005). Anecdotal reports that these animals live up to 14 years in captivity remain unconfirmed (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/longevityrecords).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
