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How long do golden eagles live?

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A fully-grown golden eagle requires about 230 to 250 g (8.1 to 8.8 oz) of food per day but in the life of most eagles there are cycles of feast and famine, and eagles have been known to go without food for up to a week and then gorge on up to 900 g (2.0 lb) at one sitting. read more

In the wild, an eagle that makes it to adulthood might live 20-25 years. 70-80% of eagles die before they reach adulthood at five years of age. In captivity, eagles are known to live much longer 40+ and up to 50 years, due to a controlled environment, nutrient rich diet and veterinary care. read more

In captivity, golden eagles have been known to live for more than 40 years, but the oldest eagle recorded in the wild was 16 years old. Earlier this year, Britain's oldest white-tailed eagles, both nearly 30, successful hatched and raised two chicks on Mull. read more

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