How long does a North American beaver last?
Typical lifespan
10–24 yr
The second-largest rodent, and the only animal besides humans that reshapes whole landscapes to suit itself.
How that compares
North American beaver against things of a similar time.
North American beaver 10–24 yr
Cheetah 8–17 yr
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Cougar 8–20 yr
Treadmill 7–15 yr
Rottweiler 8–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 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 North American beaver
- How much does a North American beaver weigh? 11–32 kg
- North American beaver vs Common wombat Side by side
- North American beaver vs Koala Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a North American beaver last?
- A North American beaver lasts 10–24 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a North American beaver weigh? 11–32 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 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
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- North American beaver vs Common wombat Side by side
- North American beaver vs Koala Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution