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This behavior, known as intraspecific predation, has been documented both in the wild and in captivity.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Northern American river otters typically live up to eight or nine years in wild, but have lived for 21 years in captivity, according to the National Wildlife Federation.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Trufanov was freed after nearly 500 days in captivity in February as part of talks leading to a ceasefire.
—Reuters, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Israel says that there are still 59 hostages in captivity, of whom Israel believes 35 are dead.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Northern American river otters typically live up to eight or nine years in wild, but have lived for 21 years in captivity, according to the National Wildlife Federation.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
More: Putin spokesman says Trump's foreign policy 'largely coincides' with Russia's vision
Trufanov was freed after nearly 500 days in captivity in February as part of talks leading to a ceasefire.
—Reuters, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Israel says that there are still 59 hostages in captivity, of whom Israel believes 35 are dead.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“In captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20captivity. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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