The life expectancy of animals in captivity could for some species indeed be longer, though the opposite is also true. Keeping exotic animal species that are unsuitable for captivity can also lead to serious animal health issues and premature death. A study from the UK has for example shown that most reptiles, with natural longevities ranging from 8 to 120 years according to species, die within just one year in the home. Even if certain species might live longer in captivity, longevity solely is not a sufficient indicator for animal welfare, the quality of life in the years lived is a more important indicator. The average longevity of a group of the same animal species could be much shorter when considering the mortality rate during the entire chain of transport and selling. This article shows a mortality rate of 72% for amphibians, reptiles and mammals in just six weeks at wholesalers. Also, when an animal kept outlives the owner, or the owner is hospitalised and not able to take care of its pet, the pet might be deprived of proper care.