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
| 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
- How much does a common wombat weigh? 20–40 kg
- Common wombat vs North American beaver Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a common wombat last?
- A common wombat lasts 5–26 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a common wombat weigh? 20–40 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
- Common wombat vs North American beaver Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)