Thank you all very much. We got our Christmas goodies today but the pics aren't up just yet so it was a special day. Santa visited us early maybe he saw we were pet of the day. I was even good and didn't poop behind the couch(Stewie has been going through a rebellious stage). We played and ran around and Pua gave me a arm and neck massage and then cuddled with mom under a new blankie on the couch. ~Stewie

Tamanduas should have a captive lifespan similar to a small dog if cared for properly. Average lifespan was 9yrs but the quality of captive care has gone up greatly with more recent studies and shared info. The most recent old age death at a zoo was 19yrs. While we don't know Pua's true age I am fairly sure she was fairly young 1.5-2yrs and she doesn't act old. So we expect to have both around for a long time to come. OH my 19yrs of Stewie lol.