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How long does a common wombat last?

Typical lifespan
5–26 yr

A burrowing marsupial with a cartilage-reinforced rump and famously cube-shaped droppings.

How that compares

Common wombat against things of a similar time.

Common wombat 5–26 yr
Domestic cat 12–20 yr
Oven 10–20 yr
Koala 10–20 yr
Elk 10–20 yr
Pig 10–20 yr
Ceiling fan 10–25 yr
Stand mixer 8–30 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.0667 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 2 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 common wombat

Common questions

How long does a common wombat last?
A common wombat lasts 5–26 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked