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River otters usually live up to 12.9 years in captivity, according to Oregon Zoo.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 May 2025
During my 484 days in captivity, counting each passing day helped preserve my sanity.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Parental care observed for the first time Several specimens were collected and reared in captivity for closer study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Days later, Israel restarted its bombing campaign in Gaza, with Mr. Alexander still in captivity.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 May 2025
During my 484 days in captivity, counting each passing day helped preserve my sanity.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Parental care observed for the first time Several specimens were collected and reared in captivity for closer study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Days later, Israel restarted its bombing campaign in Gaza, with Mr. Alexander still in captivity.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“In captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20captivity. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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