photo by: Casey Asbel
The average lifespan of the Canadian goose is 10-25 years in the wild. One
captive pair is known to have
been together for 42 years but when the male was accidentally
killed, the female
died a few months later
(McAtee 1924 http://www.canadageesenewjersey.com/Canada%20Geese%20Facts.htm)
Factors that could contribute to
a shorter life span are:
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Predation
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Hunting
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Illness
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USDA population control
photo by: Casey Asbel
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Trumpeter Swans have been known to live 29 years
in the wild, whereas a swan raised in captivity survived for 32 1/2 years. In
the wild, however, typical survival age ranges from 15-25 years.
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Trumpeter swans can fly between 40-80 miles per
hour.
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It is regarded as the largest of all native
North American wildfowl. Male mute swans can actually get larger at times, but
the mute swan is not native to North America.
Source of facts: (http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/trumpeterswan.htm)
