I got to a point in my game (won't give away which puzzle had to be solved first) when I was told my villagers would start living longer. Waiting to see how true that is! I'm having a ball anyway - started a 2nd game where I'm controlling the breeding very carefully - had to restart when I woke up to all the villagers dead (again!). It's really heartbreaking - just wait till you have to bury your first one. Now the firstborn of the island "natives" is getting pretty decrepit - who me, addicted to this game? Nah!