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maximum life span
The age reached by the few, longest lived individuals in a large population.
The maximum life span differs for different species.
See evolutionary biology of longevity.
Animal Maximum life span in years
Bowhead whale 200?
tortoise 150
Man 113
Asian elephant 60
Orangutan 58
Gorilla 55
Chimpanzee 50
Golden Eagle 50
Whale 50
Horse 40
Grizzly bear 35
Domestic cat 30
American buffalo 26
Lion 25
Rhesus Monkey 24
Dolphin 23
Dog 20
Domestic goat 20
Moose 17
Kangaroo 16
Rabbit 15
Vampire bat 13
Skunk 8
Rat 4
Mouse 3.5
Shrew 2
Related
evolutionary biology of longevity
longevity
mean life span
Figures/Diagrams
Increasing-Maximum-Life-Span
References
Walford RL, Maximum Life Span, WW Norton & Co., NY, 1983