How long does a Cape buffalo last?
Typical lifespan
18–29 yr
A large, unpredictable African bovid whose fused horn bosses form a helmet across the skull.
How that compares
Cape buffalo against things of a similar time.
Cape buffalo 18–29 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 | 0.0455 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.4 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 Cape buffalo
- How much does a Cape buffalo weigh? 350–900 kg
- Cape buffalo vs American bison Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Cow Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Giraffe Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Moose Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Dromedary camel Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Cape buffalo last?
- A Cape buffalo lasts 18–29 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Cape buffalo weigh? 350–900 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
- Cape buffalo vs American bison Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Cow Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Giraffe Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Moose Side by side
- Cape buffalo vs Dromedary camel Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution