The average dinosaur lifespan was surprisingly small.
Analysis
The statement that the average dinosaur lifespan was surprisingly small is supported by several references indicating that many dinosaurs, particularly smaller species, had lifespans comparable to modern birds, around 20-30 years. However, there are conflicting references suggesting that larger dinosaurs, like sauropods, could live much longer, up to 50-60 years. Given the weight of evidence pointing towards shorter lifespans for many species, the statement is more likely correct, but the existence of long-lived species complicates the overall picture.
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What was the typical life span of a dinosaur? It depends on the size and species, of course.
There are a number of factors which govern the answer to this question. The lifestyle of the animal most certainly impacted its lifespan.
I'm pretty sure once sauropods got to full adult hood they could live for a long time (50-60 years).
Tree trunks and crocodiles could be the solution to answer this dino-sized problem.
If you think of something like an eagle or raven, they live for 20-30 years, and that would probably have been the lifespan of a T.
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