was significantly influenced by age rather than body size. These findings provide the first detailed age-based dataset on growth and melanism in this critically endangered species. This study offers a scientific basis for more accurate population assessments and the development of targeted conservation strategies, while helping to bridge the gap between wild and captive populations.
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