How long does a narwhal last?
Typical lifespan
30–90 yr
An Arctic whale whose "horn" is a single spiral tooth, grown by nearly all males and a few females.
How that compares
Narwhal against things of a similar time.
Narwhal 30–90 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Nile crocodile 45–80 yr
Beluga whale 35–70 yr
American lobster 30–100 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.02 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 narwhal
- How much does a narwhal weigh? 800–1,600 kg
- Narwhal vs Walrus Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a narwhal last?
- A narwhal lasts 30–90 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a narwhal weigh? 800–1,600 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
- Narwhal vs Walrus Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))