How long does a manatee last?
Typical lifespan
30–60 yr
A slow herbivorous marine mammal that eats about a tenth of its body weight in plants each day.
How that compares
Manatee against things of a similar time.
Manatee 30–60 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.025 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 manatee
- How much does a manatee weigh? 200–1,600 kg
Common questions
- How long does a manatee last?
- A manatee lasts 30–60 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a manatee weigh? 200–1,600 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
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))