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title: "How long does a giant Pacific octopus last?"
description: "A giant Pacific octopus lasts 3–5 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How long does a giant Pacific octopus last?

**Typical lifespan: 3–5 yr**

The largest octopus species, with three hearts, blue blood and about 2,000 suckers.

> They die shortly after breeding once.

## How that compares

*Giant Pacific octopus against things of a similar time.*

- Laptop: 3–8 yr
- Coffee machine: 3–8 yr
- Printer: 3–10 yr
- Tablet: 3–8 yr
- Giant Pacific octopus: 3–5 yr
- Car battery: 3–7 yr
- Red fox: 2–15 yr
- Wild turkey: 3–13 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.25 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2.5 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 7.5 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.

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## Common questions

### How long does a giant Pacific octopus last?

A giant Pacific octopus lasts 3–5 yr. They die shortly after breeding once.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]