Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 17 years (captivity)
Observations: Teeth may be lost at 8-10 years of age. One wild born specimen was about 17 years of age when it died in captivity. Other specimens have been known to live over 16 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
