Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 8.5 years (captivity)
Observations: Record longevity in captivity is 8.5 years (Richard Weigl 2005). It has been estimated that these animals may live over 10 years (Philip Altman and Dorothy Dittmer 1962), which is possible but unverified.
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
