Koala

Koalas may live past 10 years in the wild, and there have been reports of lifespans over 20 years in captivity.

Koalas may live past 10 years in the wild, and there have been reports of lifespans over 20 years in captivity. In the wild, longevity of 12 for males to 15 years for females has been reported.

Generation length is 6-8 years.


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Sources | (Dubuc & Eckroad, 1999; Phillips, 2000; Woinarski & Burbidge, 2020)

 

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