How long do gorillas live? Wild and human-care life spans
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says western lowland gorillas live 30 or 40 years in the wild and may reach their 50s in human care.
Animals Editorial Team
How long do giraffes live in the wild and in zoos?
In the wild, giraffes live 10 to 15 years by one figure and 25 years on average by another. In zoos, life expectancy is 20 to 27 years.
How long do cheetahs live in the wild and in captivity?
Wild cheetahs average 8 to 10 years, while cheetahs in human care average 12 to 15 years. Another listing gives up to 14 years wild and up to 20 in captivity.
How long are elephants pregnant? Asian and African figures
Asian elephants are pregnant for 18 to 22 months, about 659 days on average, per the National Zoo. African bush elephants: about 22 months.
Do opossums eat ticks? What the research shows
Research shows opossums are unlikely tick eaters. The famous 5,500-tick claim came from a lab assumption, and stomach dissections found no ticks at all.
Do polar bears ever eat fish? What the evidence shows
Polar bears do eat fish occasionally, but seals supply nearly all their calories. Fish appears only as a fallback during ice-free periods when seals are out of reach.
How long does a polar bear live? Lifespan and survival
Polar bears live 25 to 30 years in the wild, with females outliving males. Learn what determines their lifespan, survival rates by age, and modern threats.
Do coyotes live in packs? Inside wild family groups
Coyotes live in flexible family groups built around a lifelong monogamous pair, not in large permanent packs like wolves. Learn how their social structure works.
Do coyotes eat cats? Urban research and pet risks
Coyotes do eat cats, especially in urban areas where cats make up nearly 40% of their diet. Learn the risks and how to protect your pets.
Where do coyotes go during the day and how they rest
Coyotes spend daylight hours resting in dense brush, crop fields, and woodland edges. Underground dens are reserved for raising pups in spring.