How long does a giraffe last?
Typical lifespan
20–28 yr
The tallest living animal; its neck holds the same seven vertebrae as a human neck.
How that compares
Giraffe against things of a similar time.
Giraffe 20–28 yr
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Bathtub 15–50 yr
Elevator 20–40 yr
Tractor 15–50 yr
Window 15–40 yr
Sewing machine 10–50 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.04 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.2 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 giraffe
- How much does a giraffe weigh? 700–1,930 kg
- Giraffe vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Giraffe vs American bison Side by side
- Giraffe vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Giraffe vs Black rhinoceros Side by side
- Giraffe vs Cape buffalo Side by side
- Giraffe vs African elephant Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a giraffe last?
- A giraffe lasts 20–28 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a giraffe weigh? 700–1,930 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 gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- Giraffe vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Giraffe vs American bison Side by side
- Giraffe vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Giraffe vs Black rhinoceros Side by side
- Giraffe vs Cape buffalo Side by side
- Giraffe vs African elephant Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution