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Animals in captivity often live longer in captivity than in the wild for many reasons.

1.] No hunters

2.]No natural predators

3.]Always have food and water available

4.] Have veterinary care available

5.] Beasts of burden like elephants, oxen, mules etc. are not made to work.

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