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How long does a beluga whale last?

Typical lifespan
35–70 yr

An all-white Arctic whale with no dorsal fin and an unusually flexible neck.

How that compares

Beluga whale against things of a similar time.

Beluga whale 35–70 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Nile crocodile 45–80 yr
Narwhal 30–90 yr
American lobster 30–100 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.

More about a beluga whale

Common questions

How long does a beluga whale last?
A beluga whale lasts 35–70 yr.

Related pages

Sources

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))

How these figures are compiled and checked