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How long do lions live?

A lion in the Maasai Mara [Gardy Chacha, Standard]

“Olorpapit”, the oldest lion at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve died on Wednesday evening aged 16 years.

Described by wardens as one of the most dominant lions in the Mara, Olorpapit was loved by tourists, having ruled the Enkuiyani pride for the past 16 years.

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