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title: "How long does a grizzly bear last?"
description: "A grizzly bear lasts 20–35 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/grizzly-bear/) — 130–360 kg
- [Grizzly bear vs Tiger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/grizzly-bear-vs-tiger/) — Side by side
- [Grizzly bear vs Lion](https://atoneplace.net/vs/grizzly-bear-vs-lion/) — Side by side
- [Grizzly bear vs American alligator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-alligator-vs-grizzly-bear/) — Side by side
- [Grizzly bear vs Polar bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/grizzly-bear-vs-polar-bear/) — Side by side
- [Grizzly bear vs Elk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/elk-vs-grizzly-bear/) — Side by side
- [Grizzly bear vs Bottlenose dolphin](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bottlenose-dolphin-vs-grizzly-bear/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a grizzly bear last?

A grizzly bear lasts 20–35 yr.

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- [Grizzly bear vs American alligator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-alligator-vs-grizzly-bear/)
- [Grizzly bear vs Polar bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/grizzly-bear-vs-polar-bear/)
- [Grizzly bear vs Elk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/elk-vs-grizzly-bear/)
- [Grizzly bear vs Bottlenose dolphin](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bottlenose-dolphin-vs-grizzly-bear/)

## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)