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title: "How long does a cougar last?"
description: "A cougar lasts 8–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/cougar/
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# How long does a cougar last?

**Typical lifespan: 8–20 yr**

The widest-ranging land mammal in the Americas; despite the size it is more closely related to the domestic cat than to lions.

## How that compares

*Cougar against things of a similar time.*

- Cougar: 8–20 yr
- Cheetah: 8–17 yr
- Dishwasher: 7–13 yr
- Sofa: 7–20 yr
- Green anaconda: 10–30 yr
- Treadmill: 7–15 yr
- Rottweiler: 8–12 yr
- Wild boar: 4–14 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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 cougar

- [How much does a cougar weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/cougar/) — 29–100 kg
- [Cougar vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-cougar/) — Side by side
- [Cougar vs Leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-leopard/) — Side by side
- [Cougar vs Jaguar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-jaguar/) — Side by side
- [Cougar vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-gray-wolf/) — Side by side
- [Cougar vs Spotted hyena](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-spotted-hyena/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a cougar last?

A cougar lasts 8–20 yr.

## Related pages

- [How much does a cougar weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/cougar/)
- [How long does a lion last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/lion/)
- [How long does a tiger last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tiger/)
- [How long does a domestic cat last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/domestic-cat/)
- [How long does a African elephant last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/african-elephant/)
- [How long does a blue whale last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/blue-whale/)
- [How long does a great white shark last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/great-white-shark/)
- [How long does a cheetah last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/cheetah/)
- [How long does a polar bear last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/polar-bear/)
- [How long does a giraffe last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/giraffe/)
- [How long does a gorilla last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/gorilla/)
- [Cougar vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-cougar/)
- [Cougar vs Leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-leopard/)
- [Cougar vs Jaguar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-jaguar/)
- [Cougar vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-gray-wolf/)
- [Cougar vs Spotted hyena](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cougar-vs-spotted-hyena/)

## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)