Jun 4, 2024, 07:05 PM IST

8 wild cats with longest lifespans

Mahipal Chouhan

Lion: Can live up to 25 years in captivity; in the wild, they typically live around 10-14 years.

Tiger: Lifespan ranges from 10-15 years in the wild, up to 20-25 years in captivity.

Jaguar: Lives about 12-15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Leopard: Lifespan in the wild is around 12-17 years, and up to 23 years in captivity.

Snow Leopard: Typically lives 15-18 years in the wild and up to 21 years in captivity.

Cheetah: In the wild, they live around 10-12 years, and in captivity, up to 17 years.

Mountain Lion (Cougar): Lives approximately 8-13 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Serval: Wild lifespan is around 10-12 years, while in captivity they can live up to 20 years.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports