How long does a hippopotamus last?
Typical lifespan
40–55 yr
A semi-aquatic grazer, the third-heaviest land mammal and among the most dangerous to people.
How that compares
Hippopotamus against things of a similar time.
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Hippopotamus 40–55 yr
White rhinoceros 35–50 yr
Giant manta ray 40–50 yr
Leatherback sea turtle 30–50 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0222 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 hippopotamus
- How much does a hippopotamus weigh? 1,300–3,200 kg
- Hippopotamus vs Giraffe Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs American bison Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs Black rhinoceros Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs Asian elephant Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs African elephant Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a hippopotamus last?
- A hippopotamus lasts 40–55 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a hippopotamus weigh? 1,300–3,200 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 gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Hippopotamus vs Giraffe Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs White rhinoceros Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs American bison Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs Black rhinoceros Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs Asian elephant Side by side
- Hippopotamus vs African elephant Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution