Table 2.
Mean age (years) at maturation milestones as calculated using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (including censored intervals) in female chimpanzees of known age.
| Milestone | n | Mean (yrs) | SE | Range* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at sexual maturity | 36 (10 censored) | 11.47 | 0.27 | 8.50–13.86 |
| Age at emigration | ||||
| All females | 12 (0 censored) | 12.26 | 0.54 | 10.38–15.44 |
| Confirmed dispersers | 8 (0 censored) | 12.89 | 0.71 | 10.38–15.44 |
| Age at first birth | ||||
| All females | 24 (5 censored) | 14.90 | 0.65 | 11.11–22.08 |
| Non-dispersing females | 12 (0 censored) | 13.72 | 0.59 | 11.11–17.25 |
| Dispersing females | 7 (0 censored) | 16.21 | 1.35 | 11.21–22.08 |
| Immigration to first birth | 39 (6 censored) | 3.75 | 0.39 | 0.55–8.16 |
Only includes completed intervals