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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

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
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

Common questions

How long does a dromedary camel last?
A dromedary camel lasts 25–50 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked