How long does a leatherback sea turtle last?
Typical lifespan
30–50 yr
The largest turtle and the deepest-diving reptile, reaching 1,280 m below the surface.
How that compares
Leatherback sea turtle against things of a similar time.
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Leatherback sea turtle 30–50 yr
Hippopotamus 40–55 yr
White rhinoceros 35–50 yr
Giant manta ray 40–50 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 leatherback sea turtle
Common questions
- How long does a leatherback sea turtle last?
- A leatherback sea turtle lasts 30–50 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a leatherback sea turtle weigh? 250–916 kg
- 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 orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a bottlenose dolphin last? 30–60 yr
- How long does a American alligator last? 35–70 yr
- How long does a humpback whale last? 45–100 yr
- How long does a whale shark last? 60–130 yr
- How long does a Komodo dragon last? 25–35 yr
- How long does a green anaconda last? 10–30 yr
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))