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title: "How long does a Andean condor last?"
description: "An Andean condor lasts 50–79 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How long does a Andean condor last?

**Typical lifespan: 50–79 yr**

The largest flying bird by combined weight and wingspan; it can soar for hours without flapping.

## How that compares

*Andean condor against things of a similar time.*

- Andean condor: 50–79 yr
- Orca: 30–90 yr
- American alligator: 35–70 yr
- Humpback whale: 45–100 yr
- Piano: 30–100 yr
- Nile crocodile: 45–80 yr
- Beluga whale: 35–70 yr
- Narwhal: 30–90 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.02 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.

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## Common questions

### How long does an Andean condor last?

An Andean condor lasts 50–79 yr.

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## Sources

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