How long does a California sea lion last?
Typical lifespan
15–30 yr
An eared seal that can walk on all fours on land; the barking animal at most zoos and piers.
How that compares
California sea lion against things of a similar time.
California sea lion 15–30 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 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 California sea lion
- How much does a California sea lion weigh? 50–400 kg
- California sea lion vs Bottlenose dolphin Side by side
- California sea lion vs Tiger Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a California sea lion last?
- A California sea lion lasts 15–30 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a California sea lion weigh? 50–400 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 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
- California sea lion vs Bottlenose dolphin Side by side
- California sea lion vs Tiger Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))