Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 73.1 years (captivity)
Observations: These are long-lived animals that appear to show indeterminate growth. In captivity, they can reach sexual maturity at 6 years of age. In the wild, food availability influences growth and sexual maturation with food scarcity being linked to a slower growth and a delayed maturity (Lance 2003). A decline in egg production in females over 30 years of age has been reported (Castanet 1994).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
