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How long does a mute swan last?

Typical lifespan
10–30 yr

One of the heaviest flying birds, and the swan of European parks and rivers.

How that compares

Mute swan against things of a similar time.

Mute swan 10–30 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
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 mute swan

Common questions

How long does a mute swan last?
A mute swan lasts 10–30 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked