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Age of maturity males—average of 7 years (range of 4 to 11 years); females—average of 9 years (range of 7 to 15 years) Because males pose a threat to youngsters, female hippopotamuses attack males that come too close.

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After eating, a thirsty lion may drink for as long as 20 minutes. Zoos are more and more becoming a safe holdout for predators. Single males, often called nomadic males, often live on their own for many years. Frequently, two or more males.

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Lion cubs are born blind, in litters of two to four. Using their keen sense of smell, lions can tell if prey is nearby and even how long ago it was in the area. A lion's eyesight is five times better than a human's, and it can hear prey that is more then a mile away.