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Ruppell's sand fox

Ruppell's sand fox lifespan and age in human years

Longest recorded 14.3 years

🏆 The longest-lived ruppell's sand fox on record reached 14.3 years in captivity.

Ruppell's sand fox (Vulpes rueppellii). The oldest known individual lived 14.3 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.

How old in human years?

Age

Ruppell's sand fox age chart in human years

Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.

Ruppell's sand foxHuman ageStage
1 yr18Teen
2 yr26Adult
3 yr33Adult
4 yr41Middle age
5 yr49Middle age
6 yr56Middle age
7 yr64Senior
8 yr72Senior
9 yr79Elderly
10 yr87Elderly
11 yr95Elderly
12 yr102Elderly
13 yr110Elderly
14 yr118Elderly
15 yr125Elderly
16 yr133Elderly
17 yr141Elderly
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Ruppell's sand fox profile

ClassificationMammalia > Carnivora > Canidae
Scientific nameVulpes rueppellii
Adult weightabout 3.2 kg
Age of maturity12 months
Gestationabout 53 days
Litter / clutch size2
Longest recorded14.3 years (captivity)

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