How long does a orangutan last?
Typical lifespan
35–58 yr
The largest tree-dwelling animal; adult males develop broad cheek flanges and rarely leave the canopy.
How that compares
Orangutan against things of a similar time.
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Walrus 30–40 yr
Manatee 30–60 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 an orangutan
- How much does a orangutan weigh? 30–118 kg
- Orangutan vs Chimpanzee Side by side
- Orangutan vs Gorilla Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an orangutan last?
- An orangutan lasts 35–58 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a orangutan weigh? 30–118 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
- Orangutan vs Chimpanzee Side by side
- Orangutan vs Gorilla Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution