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Captives’ long lives

SeaWorld says that whales in captivity live as long as those in open seas. And the Bureau of Prisons said that inmates serving life without parole have a similar lifespan to people who are free.

E. Lee Bryan, Miami

This story was originally published May 13, 2015 at 10:47 PM with the headline "Captives’ long lives."

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