How long does a harbor seal last?
Typical lifespan
20–35 yr
The most widespread true seal of northern coasts, which must belly-crawl on land.
How that compares
Harbor seal against things of a similar time.
Harbor seal 20–35 yr
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Giraffe 20–28 yr
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Bathtub 15–50 yr
Elevator 20–40 yr
Tractor 15–50 yr
Window 15–40 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 harbor seal
- How much does a harbor seal weigh? 45–170 kg
Common questions
- How long does a harbor seal last?
- A harbor seal lasts 20–35 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a harbor seal weigh? 45–170 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
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))