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3.5.1 in the WildSquirrel gliders life span is 5 to 6 years of age in the wild. (Lindenmayer, Ed. 2002)3.5.2 in CaptivitySquirrel gliders live for 5 to 6 years in captivity (David Lindenmayer, 2002) the oldestrecorded at 11 years and 11 months. (Nowak 1999 in Girvin.M, Lundrigan.B. 2005).3.5.3 Techniques Used to Determine Age in AdultsPatterns of growth and associated measurements such as body length and weight are usedto determine age in juveniles. Once they have reached adulthood or have stopped growing thismethod is of limited use. In adults tooth wear of the upper and lower incisors is studied todetermine age. (Lindenmayer.D). Gliders of Australia.Patagium colour,scent gland development are also used in conjunction with tooth wear to determine ageTable 2. Estimated weight per age of squirrel glidersAge (yr)- Less than 1 1 to 2 2 to 3 More than 3Male Less than 190 (g) More than 190(g) More than 210(g) More than 210(g)Female Less than 170 (g) More than 170(g) More than 190(g) More than 190(g)Figure 3. Typical wear patterns of upper incisors of squirrel gliders, showing the front view (a)and the ventral aspect (b). See table 3. For information on the age related to each tooth wearstage. (From Steve Jackson 2003)Table 3. Age –estimation parameters of squirrel gliders.From Jackson, S. Ed. @003).13