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title: "How long does a capybara last?"
description: "A capybara lasts 6–12 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/capybara/
site: "At One Place"
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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

- [How much does a capybara weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/capybara/) — 35–66 kg
- [Capybara vs Red kangaroo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-red-kangaroo/) — Side by side
- [Capybara vs White-tailed deer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-white-tailed-deer/) — Side by side
- [Capybara vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-cheetah/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a capybara last?

A capybara lasts 6–12 yr.

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- [How long does a grizzly bear last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/grizzly-bear/)
- [Capybara vs Red kangaroo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-red-kangaroo/)
- [Capybara vs White-tailed deer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-white-tailed-deer/)
- [Capybara vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-cheetah/)

## Sources

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