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Sexual maturity is attained between 11 and 13 years of age, and alligator snapping turtles have been known to live up to 70 years in captivity, although the lifespan in the wild is unknown (11). The alligator snapping turtle actively forages for food at night, but is more of a sit and wait predator during the day.
The longest life span of alligators living in captivity is recorded of an American alligator that died at the age of 85 in Paris, 1937. The oldest Chinese alligator lived was recorded at 60 â 70 years. According to researchers, alligators are not the Methuselahs for which they are generally known for; besides, less than 10% of the young live up to two years old. However, the average life span of alligators in the wild is estimated at 50 years. Alligators fancy living in fresh water while crocodiles can bear salt water. Alligators are strong territorial animals as they defend their territories actively.