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"In the German natural history museum of Alexander Koenig a salamander lived more than 50 years."

I read this on answers.com does anyone know if this is true?

my first post aswell:D
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I think I recently read something about a hellbender that lived in captivity for over 50 years...I don't have the book here with me at home though.
 
I think the rule of thumb is the larger the salamander, the longer the lifespan. The giant salamanders have truly significant lifespans of 50+ years.
 
yes, it is true. The animal had lived in captivity with someone and is now on alcohol in the museum. It was 47 years as I recall, but I have the paper somewhere (it has been published in the german magazin Salamandra).

Anyway, even in the wild Salamandra can become up to 20 years. If you compare it with the general time in captivity we still have a lot to learn ;-)
 
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