Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 22.9 years (captivity)
Observations: It has been reported that these animals may live up to 24 years (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/longevityrecords), which is possible but unverified. One captive specimen lived for 22.9 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
