Causes of cirrhosis. Common causes of cirrhosis are long-term alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and C infection, and fatty liver disease. Of those, hepatitis B and C together are said to be the leading cause of cirrhosis (WHO).
Leatherbacks have downward pointing spines in their throat, which allows jellyfish to be swallowed, but prevents them from coming back up. Typical Lifespan: Leatherbacks reach maturity at approximately 13 to 14 years. Their average lifespan is unknown, but itâs thought to be at least 30 years. Habitat: Leatherbacks spend most of their lives at sea and sometimes look for prey in coastal waters.
The large tortoises from the Galapagus Islands can live more than 200 years. Some American box turtle have been documented at over 100 years old. Some sea turtles probably live 75 years or more. The common pet, the red-eared slider, can live 40 years or more if they receive good care.