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This lion was a healthy alpha male who was still breeding. Lions in protected areas can live a lot longer than lions in the wild.

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This lion was a healthy alpha male who was still breeding.

13 years in the wild is pretty much it for a male lion.

Lions in protected areas can live a lot longer than lions in the wild.

In protected areas like the National Zoo in Washington where they are closely monitored and cared for yes they do live longer. The lion in the article was in no zoo.