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10. How Long Do They Live?

Crocodiles are thought to have an average lifespan of 30 to 40 years, although larger species can live for up to 100 years. One Russian zoo is home to a crocodile believed to be 115 years old, while a saltwater crocodile in an Australian zoo is said to be 140 years old. Scientists have yet to discover the average lifespan of an alligator. The oldest known specimen is an alligator housed in a Serbian zoo. Muja came to the zoo in 1937, making him more than 80 years old.

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