How long does a coyote last?
Typical lifespan
6–14 yr
A mid-sized North American canid that has expanded its range as wolves have contracted theirs.
How that compares
Coyote against things of a similar time.
Coyote 6–14 yr
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Office chair 4–15 yr
Gas grill 5–15 yr
Computer monitor 5–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.125 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.3 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.8 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 coyote
- How much does a coyote weigh? 7–21 kg
- Coyote vs Wolverine Side by side
- Coyote vs Honey badger Side by side
- Coyote vs Tasmanian devil Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a coyote last?
- A coyote lasts 6–14 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a coyote weigh? 7–21 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 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
- Coyote vs Wolverine Side by side
- Coyote vs Honey badger Side by side
- Coyote vs Tasmanian devil Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution