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Penguin life span varies according to the species. Penguins in captivity live longer than those in the wild, as they do not face the same dangers. The average lifespan of penguins tends to be around 20 years, but below are some penguin life span facts:

  • The oldest known wild Adelie penguin reached 20 years of age.
  • The average life expectancy of the Emperor penguin is 19.9 years, which means that some specimens have lived for much longer.
  • Little penguins, the smallest species, average 6-7 years in the wild, but they have been known to live for 20 years.
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