How long does a leopard last?
Typical lifespan
10–21 yr
The most widespread big cat, and the one that routinely hauls kills heavier than itself into trees.
How that compares
Leopard against things of a similar time.
Leopard 10–21 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
Mute swan 10–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 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
- How much does a leopard weigh? 28–90 kg
- Leopard vs Cheetah Side by side
- Leopard vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Leopard vs Spotted hyena Side by side
- Leopard vs Cougar Side by side
- Leopard vs Jaguar Side by side
- Leopard vs Snow leopard Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a leopard last?
- A leopard lasts 10–21 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a leopard weigh? 28–90 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
- Leopard vs Cheetah Side by side
- Leopard vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Leopard vs Spotted hyena Side by side
- Leopard vs Cougar Side by side
- Leopard vs Jaguar Side by side
- Leopard vs Snow leopard Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution