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Body temperature (average)
101.5°F (38.6°C)
Heart rate
120 to 140 beats per minute
Respiratory rate (at rest)
16 to 40 breaths per minute
Average life span
12 to 20 years (depends on health care, behavior, diet, genetics, and other factors)