Lifespan/Longevity
The maximum lifespan of ruddy ducks in the wild is 13 years. However, in Great Britain, where the species is considered invasive, individuals rarely reach that age. According to the Global Invasive Species Database, those ducks banded and tracked in the wild rarely survive past 2 years. Those birds kept in captivity have an average lifespan of 2.4 years. (Hughes, 2006)
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Hall, L. and K. Francl. 2008. "Oxyura jamaicensis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 12, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Oxyura_jamaicensis.html.
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