How long does a leopard seal last?
Typical lifespan
12–26 yr
Antarctica's main seal predator, taking penguins, fish and other seals.
How that compares
Leopard seal against things of a similar time.
Leopard seal 12–26 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 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 leopard seal
- How much does a leopard seal weigh? 200–600 kg
- Leopard seal vs Tiger shark Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a leopard seal last?
- A leopard seal lasts 12–26 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a leopard seal weigh? 200–600 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 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 grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- Leopard seal vs Tiger shark Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))