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title: "How long does a moose last?"
description: "A moose lasts 15–25 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/moose/
site: "At One Place"
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# How long does a moose last?

**Typical lifespan: 15–25 yr**

The largest deer; called elk in Europe, which is a different animal in North America.

## How that compares

*Moose against things of a similar time.*

- 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
- Moose: 15–25 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0556 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.7 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 moose

- [How much does a moose weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/moose/) — 200–720 kg
- [Moose vs American bison](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-bison-vs-moose/) — Side by side
- [Moose vs Dromedary camel](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dromedary-camel-vs-moose/) — Side by side
- [Moose vs Cape buffalo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cape-buffalo-vs-moose/) — Side by side
- [Moose vs Polar bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-polar-bear/) — Side by side
- [Moose vs Plains zebra](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-plains-zebra/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a moose last?

A moose lasts 15–25 yr.

## Related pages

- [How much does a moose weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/moose/)
- [How long does a lion last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/lion/)
- [How long does a tiger last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tiger/)
- [How long does a domestic cat last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/domestic-cat/)
- [How long does a African elephant last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/african-elephant/)
- [How long does a blue whale last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/blue-whale/)
- [How long does a cheetah last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/cheetah/)
- [How long does a polar bear last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/polar-bear/)
- [How long does a giraffe last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/giraffe/)
- [How long does a gorilla last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/gorilla/)
- [How long does a grizzly bear last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/grizzly-bear/)
- [Moose vs American bison](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-bison-vs-moose/)
- [Moose vs Dromedary camel](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dromedary-camel-vs-moose/)
- [Moose vs Cape buffalo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cape-buffalo-vs-moose/)
- [Moose vs Polar bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-polar-bear/)
- [Moose vs Plains zebra](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-plains-zebra/)

## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)