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Pet rabbits live on average 9 or 10 years but they can live up to 13 or 14. Other rabbits that are in captivity, like test or meat rabbits, have a much shorter lifespan -- anywhere from babyhood to two or three years.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the animal and its living conditions. Ex. captivity vs. the wild.
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∙ 7y agoDepends on the species. Mice, rats etc 1-3 years. Some reptiles 100 years and counting.
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∙ 11y agothey live about 15-30 years, but for more accurate life expectancy search the type of snake.
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∙ 12y agoAnimals generally live longer in captivity than they do in the wild, as they are fed daily and are safe from most diseases and predators.
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∙ 15y agoyes more food and les predators chris
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∙ 13y ago60-80 years
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Do wild animals live longer in the wild or in captivity?
On average, wild animals live longer if kept in captivity. Wild animals must cover many miles daily in search of food, where zoo animals are hopefully fed everyday and looked after. Lions in the Serengeti usually live only eight years, but can live 20 years in a zoo. Arctic polar bears may live 20 years in the wild, but their life expectancy can double to 40 years in captivity.
Do circus animals live longer than animals in the wild?
they live longer in captivity but they aren't happy because they are whiped and beated so they will preform good on stage and then the people will make more money (im doing a report on this so i know all about it
Is there more reproduction in captivity or the wild?
More animals breed in the wild than in captivity. However for endangered species, zoos are a way of keeping the species alive and allowing for diversity.
Why may animals reproduce better in a captive breeding program than in the wild?
They live longer in captivity because there are no predators to hurt, kill, or get them infected with a disease or a flesh wound. The animals in captivity also get fed on a regular basis and keep them healthy. They also get watched by doctors to see if they are sick or not.
What is average life expectancy of moose in captivity?
Moose can live around 20 to 25 years in captivity. It the wild their average life span is closer to 16 years.
Do sea lions live longer in captivity or wild?
Sea Lions live longer in captivity. An average life span for a sea lion in the wild is 18 years and 23 in captivity. But, that does not mean an animal in the wild can't live longer than one in captivity.
What enables wolves to live longer either in the wild or in captivity?
The diet and lack of animals that could cause harm to the wolf enable it to live longer in captivity.
What is the difference between animals that live in the wild to animals that live in captivity?
It really depends on what animal you are reffering to. Animals in captivity can live twice as long as animals in the wild. Some animals can live up to the same age in any. There are more dangers to animals in the wild, such as predetors, poachers and lack of food/water. Animals bred in captivity have no real dangers so they would be considered to live longer.
Do wild dogs live longer in captivity?
In captivity, definitely in captivity.
How many more years will chimpanzees live?
Chimpanzees live about 60 years in captivity; their life span in the wild is only about 35-40 years (like most animals, they live much longer in captivity).
Do wild animals live longer in the wild or in captivity?
On average, wild animals live longer if kept in captivity. Wild animals must cover many miles daily in search of food, where zoo animals are hopefully fed everyday and looked after. Lions in the Serengeti usually live only eight years, but can live 20 years in a zoo. Arctic polar bears may live 20 years in the wild, but their life expectancy can double to 40 years in captivity.
How do the animals live longer in captivity than in the wild?
Animals in captivity often live longer in captivity than in the wild for many reasons.1.] No hunters2.]No natural predators3.]Always have food and water available4.] Have veterinary care available5.] Beasts of burden like elephants, oxen, mules etc. are not made to work.
What is the life span of a mongoose in the wild and in the captivity?
this really can't be answered as a general question because the lifespan of different animals varies very drastically. As a general rule animals tend to live a couple of years longer in captivity because there are vaccinations and food is plentiful.
Why does a wolf live longer in captivity than in the wild?
Gray wolves live longer in captivity. Why? Because they are always fed, given baths, and are able to reproduce. The wild is a bit harsh, they can get killed, won't get enough food or get diseases or infections that may kill them. Sometimes they live longer in the wild, depending on the wolf and the pack. Ihope this helped! -IQ
How do they get the wild animals?
All animals come from the wild. God created all of them. Animals in Captivity are just descendents of wild animals.
Do zebras live longer in captivity or in the wild?
All animals live longer in captivity because of checking regularly for health, don't killing by hunters or mating competitions, cold or very hot temperature and so on.
How old does a brown bear live to?
Their life-span is around 25 years in the wild - maybe longer in captivity.
