The Age of Animals
The greatest ago that can be attained by the various species of animals varies considerably. Among mammals the large animals usually live longer than the small ones. Among birds, the parrot reaches the same age as the eagle. Spiders live one or two years; beetles have been kept prisoners for five years. The queen bee often lives for five years, while the working bees usually live only six weeks. Ants have been kept in captivity for 15 years, while the toad has been known to attain 40 years. A turtle has been kept in captivity for 150 years. The age of birds is known best. The household cock lives 15 to 20 years; the goose and the eider duck 100 years; the swan 102 years; the stork 70; the golden eagle 104; the blackbird 18; the canary as many as 24, and the parrot about 100 years. Of the mammals, the horse attains 40 to 60 years, the sheep 20, the cat 22, and the elephant, and the whale 200 years.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7296, 5 August 1930, Page 10
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175The Age of Animals Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7296, 5 August 1930, Page 10
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