About one-third of cases of latent syphilis progress to tertiary syphilis. Tertiary syphilis â In this stage, syphilis bacteria can cause severe damage to many different internal organs, including the brain and spinal cord. It usually begins within 10 years of infection and can end in death.
These big cats once roamed Africa, Asia and Europe. However, now they are found in only two areas of the world and are classified into two subspecies. Asiatic lions live in India's Gir Forest; African lions live in central and southern Africa. Though they look similar, these two subspecies are very different in size, habitat, diet and more.
Lions live for approximately 10-14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live to 25 years. Male lions only live about 10 years in the wild. Females live a little longer. About 16 years in the wild and about 25 to 30 years in captivity. Depends on the species of lion and where they live.