How long does a Bactrian camel last?
Typical lifespan
20–50 yr
The two-humped camel of Central Asia, heavier and shaggier than the dromedary.
How that compares
Bactrian camel against things of a similar time.
Bactrian camel 20–50 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.025 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 a Bactrian camel
- How much does a Bactrian camel weigh? 300–1,000 kg
- Bactrian camel vs Horse Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Bactrian camel last?
- A Bactrian camel lasts 20–50 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Bactrian camel weigh? 300–1,000 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
- Bactrian camel vs Horse Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)