Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 25 years
Observations: In one laboratory study these animals lived only a maximum of 10 years and reached maturity sooner (2 versus 4 years) than wild animals, suggesting that environmental conditions, which may induce hibernation, are factors in longevity (Castanet 1994). It stops growing by 7-8 years (Caleb Finch 1990).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
Distribution
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Continent: Europe
Distribution: NE Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy,
NW Yugoslavia: Slovenia (?)
aspis: France, NW Switzerland, SW Germany
atra: W Switzerland, NW Italy, SE France
francisciredi: S Switzerland, N/C Italy, Slovenia, NW Croatia
hugyi: S Italy (Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily)
montecristi: Italy (Montecristo Island)
zinnikeri: NE Spain, SW France (Pyrenees)
Type locality: Gallia
