Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 12 years (captivity)
Observations: One wild born specimen was about 12 years old when it died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005). Tooth erosion appears to be a major life-limiting factor and explain why these animals live less than other similar species.
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
