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title: "How long does a emu last?"
description: "An emu lasts 10–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/emu/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/emu/) — 18–60 kg
- [Emu vs Emperor penguin](https://atoneplace.net/vs/emperor-penguin-vs-emu/) — Side by side
- [Emu vs Ostrich](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/emu/)
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- [Emu vs Emperor penguin](https://atoneplace.net/vs/emperor-penguin-vs-emu/)
- [Emu vs Ostrich](https://atoneplace.net/vs/emu-vs-ostrich/)

## Sources

- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (https://www.wikidata.org/) [CC0 1.0]