Wolf believes that excellent care in the pet industry may be the reason she is healthy at her advanced age.

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It is unknown who could be in the market for Urlacher, since his speed and athleticism may not mesh well with advanced age.

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Therefore the ability to have children until relatively late in life might be a sign that a woman is well equipped to live to an advanced age.

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