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Watching a wildlife programme agout Lions, (African), they were shoeing how male Lions take over a pride, driving out the previous dominant ones, but what happens to the females when they get to old to bear cubs?.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.An acquaintance who is versed in such matters by virtue of years spent in Africa studying wildlife in general and lions in particular tells me that the lioness' can live to be nearly 20 years old but 12 to 15 is more common. Even at advanced age, they have the ability to breed and conceive and are retained within the pride, usually in their birth or natal pride. On average, most prides consist of between 4-6 adult females, but depends on available food sources. Some females, obviously, do leave the pride and establish their own. So, his answer to your question is that, almost all females continue to be productive, in breeding and hunting until death overtakes them in one form or another. Good question, Lonnie...
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