Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 25 years (captivity)
Observations: Age-related changes have been described in the retina of these animals (Townes-Anderson et al. 1998). On average, they may live 12-15 years in the wild (http://www.dec.state.ny.us/).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
