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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> For most other animals, captivity shortens their lifespan.
[That isn’t true.](https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/do-animals-live-longer-in-zoos/)
Animals in zoos are safe from predation, get treated for diseases, and get fed regardless of their competitive fitness.
There are exceptions, such as elephants, which live much longer in the wild.
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