How long does a cheetah last?
Typical lifespan
8–17 yr
The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.
How that compares
Cheetah against things of a similar time.
Cheetah 8–17 yr
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Cougar 8–20 yr
Treadmill 7–15 yr
Rottweiler 8–12 yr
Wild boar 4–14 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 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 cheetah
- How much does a cheetah weigh? 34–72 kg
- Cheetah vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Cheetah vs Leopard Side by side
- Cheetah vs Spotted hyena Side by side
- Cheetah vs Cougar Side by side
- Cheetah vs Jaguar Side by side
- Cheetah vs Snow leopard Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a cheetah last?
- A cheetah lasts 8–17 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a cheetah weigh? 34–72 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 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
- Cheetah vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Cheetah vs Leopard Side by side
- Cheetah vs Spotted hyena Side by side
- Cheetah vs Cougar Side by side
- Cheetah vs Jaguar Side by side
- Cheetah vs Snow leopard Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution