How long does a Asian elephant last?
Typical lifespan
48–70 yr
Smaller than the African elephant, with smaller ears and only the bulls usually carrying tusks.
How that compares
Asian elephant against things of a similar time.
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
African elephant 50–70 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 Asian elephant
- How much does a Asian elephant weigh? 2,000–6,000 kg
- Asian elephant vs African elephant Side by side
- Asian elephant vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Orca Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Giraffe Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Indian rhinoceros Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an Asian elephant last?
- An Asian elephant lasts 48–70 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Asian elephant weigh? 2,000–6,000 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
- Asian elephant vs African elephant Side by side
- Asian elephant vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Orca Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Giraffe Side by side
- Asian elephant vs Indian rhinoceros Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution