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title: "How long does a coyote last?"
description: "A coyote lasts 6–14 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/coyote/
site: "At One Place"
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/coyote/) — 7–21 kg
- [Coyote vs Wolverine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-wolverine/) — Side by side
- [Coyote vs Honey badger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-honey-badger/) — Side by side
- [Coyote vs Tasmanian devil](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/coyote/)
- [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/)
- [Coyote vs Wolverine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-wolverine/)
- [Coyote vs Honey badger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-honey-badger/)
- [Coyote vs Tasmanian devil](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-tasmanian-devil/)

## Sources

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