How long does a chimpanzee last?
Typical lifespan
30–60 yr
Along with the bonobo, humanity's closest living relative, sharing about 98.8% of our DNA.
Wild chimps average 33; captives have passed 60.
How that compares
Chimpanzee against things of a similar time.
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
Chimpanzee 30–60 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0286 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 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 chimpanzee
- How much does a chimpanzee weigh? 27–70 kg
- Chimpanzee vs Cheetah Side by side
- Chimpanzee vs Orangutan Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a chimpanzee last?
- A chimpanzee lasts 30–60 yr. Wild chimps average 33; captives have passed 60.
Related pages
- How much does a chimpanzee weigh? 27–70 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
- Chimpanzee vs Cheetah Side by side
- Chimpanzee vs Orangutan Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution