How long does a dromedary camel last?
Typical lifespan
25–50 yr
The single-humped camel of Arabia and North Africa, which stores fat rather than water in its hump.
How that compares
Dromedary camel against things of a similar time.
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
Manatee 30–60 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.025 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 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 dromedary camel
- How much does a dromedary camel weigh? 300–690 kg
- Dromedary camel vs Horse Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Moose Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs American bison Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Cow Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Cape buffalo Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a dromedary camel last?
- A dromedary camel lasts 25–50 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a dromedary camel weigh? 300–690 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
- Dromedary camel vs Horse Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Moose Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs American bison Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Cow Side by side
- Dromedary camel vs Cape buffalo Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)