Why do capybaras tend to live longer in captivity compared to in the wild?

Question

I’ve read that capybaras can live up to 12 years in captivity which is double their lifespan in the wild. How is this possible? For most other animals, captivity shortens their lifespan.

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Answer 1

Prey animals get killed and eaten in the wild. They generally don’t at the zoo unless something goes wrong.