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The Span of Years
A plaice has been known to live to the age of 35. a swift to 21. a tortoise to at least 152 years. These are the Methuselahs of their species, so far as we know, but what length of life can the ' average animal ' expect?
Introduced by DEREK JONES Producer DILYS BREESE
(from Bristol: shortened version of Sunday's broadcast)

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Introduced By:
Derek Jones
Producer:
Dilys Breese
Source: Radio Times

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