How long does a African elephant last?
Typical lifespan
50–70 yr
The largest living land animal, distinguished from the Asian elephant by larger ears and a dipped back.
How that compares
African elephant against things of a similar time.
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
Sperm whale 60–70 yr
Japanese spider crab 50–100 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0167 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about an African elephant
- How much does a African elephant weigh? 2,200–10,400 kg
- African elephant vs Asian elephant Side by side
- African elephant vs Orca Side by side
- African elephant vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- African elephant vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- African elephant vs Giraffe Side by side
- African elephant vs Blue whale Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an African elephant last?
- An African elephant lasts 50–70 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a African elephant weigh? 2,200–10,400 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- African elephant vs Asian elephant Side by side
- African elephant vs Orca Side by side
- African elephant vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- African elephant vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- African elephant vs Giraffe Side by side
- African elephant vs Blue whale Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution