How long does a American black bear last?
Typical lifespan
18–30 yr
North America's most common bear, and the one most people actually encounter.
How that compares
American black bear against things of a similar time.
American black bear 18–30 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
Plains zebra 12–25 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 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 American black bear
- How much does a American black bear weigh? 40–280 kg
- American black bear vs Giant panda Side by side
- American black bear vs Pig Side by side
- American black bear vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- American black bear vs Wild boar Side by side
- American black bear vs Lion Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an American black bear last?
- An American black bear lasts 18–30 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a American black bear weigh? 40–280 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 African elephant last? 50–70 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
- American black bear vs Giant panda Side by side
- American black bear vs Pig Side by side
- American black bear vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- American black bear vs Wild boar Side by side
- American black bear vs Lion Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution