There is a reserve in Fairfield, California that has lions and tigers that are in excess of 25 years old.
You’re blowing smoke!
“There is a reserve in Fairfield, California that has lions and tigers that are in excess of 25 years old.”
Please point me to it, if you will.
I think you are confusing “reserves” in Africa, which are closer to our National Parks, with zoos here in America.
In captivity, where they receive regular feed, veterinary care, and are prevented from fighting, big cats live a lot longer. Cecil was not in captivity.