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How long does a capybara last?

Typical lifespan
6–12 yr

The largest rodent alive, a semi-aquatic grazer of South American wetlands.

How that compares

Capybara against things of a similar time.

Cheetah 8–17 yr
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Capybara 6–12 yr
Microwave oven 6–11 yr
Lawn mower 6–15 yr
Defibrillator 7–12 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.111 replacements
Over 10 years 1.1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 3.3 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 capybara

Common questions

How long does a capybara last?
A capybara lasts 6–12 yr.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked