How long does a blue whale last?
Typical lifespan
70–90 yr
The largest animal known to have lived, heavier than any dinosaur and audible to other whales hundreds of kilometres away.
How that compares
Blue whale against things of a similar time.
Galapagos tortoise 80–177 yr
Fin whale 80–114 yr
Blue whale 70–90 yr
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0125 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 blue whale
- How much does a blue whale weigh? 50–190 t
- Blue whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs Sperm whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs Humpback whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs African elephant Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a blue whale last?
- A blue whale lasts 70–90 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a blue whale weigh? 50–190 t
- 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 great white shark last? 50–73 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
- Blue whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs Sperm whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs Humpback whale Side by side
- Blue whale vs African elephant Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))