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title: "How long does a great horned owl last?"
description: "A great horned owl lasts 10–28 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How long does a great horned owl last?

**Typical lifespan: 10–28 yr**

North America's most widespread large owl, with a grip strong enough to take skunks and other raptors.

## How that compares

*Great horned owl against things of a similar time.*

- Lion: 10–20 yr
- Great horned owl: 10–28 yr
- Refrigerator: 10–17 yr
- Clothes dryer: 10–16 yr
- Pit bull: 12–16 yr
- Peregrine falcon: 8–19 yr
- Siberian husky: 12–15 yr
- Red deer: 10–20 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0769 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.3 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 great horned owl last?

A great horned owl lasts 10–28 yr.

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