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How long does a Kodiak bear last?

Typical lifespan
20–34 yr

The largest brown bear subspecies, restricted to the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

How that compares

Kodiak bear against things of a similar time.

Kodiak bear 20–34 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

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 Kodiak bear

Common questions

How long does a Kodiak bear last?
A Kodiak bear lasts 20–34 yr.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution

How these figures are compiled and checked