How long does a gorilla last?
Typical lifespan
35–55 yr
The largest living primate; dominant males, called silverbacks, are roughly twice the mass of females.
How that compares
Gorilla against things of a similar time.
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
Manatee 30–60 yr
What that means over time
| 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 gorilla
- How much does a gorilla weigh? 70–270 kg
- Gorilla vs Lion Side by side
- Gorilla vs Tiger Side by side
- Gorilla vs Giant panda Side by side
- Gorilla vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- Gorilla vs Orangutan Side by side
- Gorilla vs Blue wildebeest Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a gorilla last?
- A gorilla lasts 35–55 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a gorilla weigh? 70–270 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 giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- Gorilla vs Lion Side by side
- Gorilla vs Tiger Side by side
- Gorilla vs Giant panda Side by side
- Gorilla vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- Gorilla vs Orangutan Side by side
- Gorilla vs Blue wildebeest Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution