How long does a grizzly bear last?
Typical lifespan
20–35 yr
The inland North American brown bear, smaller than coastal populations because it eats less salmon.
How that compares
Grizzly bear against things of a similar time.
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Giraffe 20–28 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 grizzly bear
- How much does a grizzly bear weigh? 130–360 kg
- Grizzly bear vs Tiger Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Lion Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs American alligator Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Polar bear Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Elk Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Bottlenose dolphin Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a grizzly bear last?
- A grizzly bear lasts 20–35 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a grizzly bear weigh? 130–360 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 great white shark last? 50–73 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 gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- Grizzly bear vs Tiger Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Lion Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs American alligator Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Polar bear Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Elk Side by side
- Grizzly bear vs Bottlenose dolphin Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution