How long does a emu last?
Typical lifespan
10–20 yr
The second-tallest bird, native to Australia and capable of covering long distances at a steady trot.
How that compares
Emu against things of a similar time.
Emu 10–20 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 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 an emu
- How much does a emu weigh? 18–60 kg
- Emu vs Emperor penguin Side by side
- Emu vs Ostrich Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an emu last?
- An emu lasts 10–20 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a emu weigh? 18–60 kg
- How long does a ostrich last? 30–50 yr
- How long does a bald eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a red kangaroo last? 12–25 yr
- How long does a peregrine falcon last? 8–19 yr
- How long does a koala last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a emperor penguin last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a chicken last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a golden eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a mute swan last? 10–30 yr
- How long does a Canada goose last? 10–24 yr
- Emu vs Emperor penguin Side by side
- Emu vs Ostrich Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)