How long does a orca last?
Typical lifespan
30–90 yr
The largest dolphin and an apex predator everywhere it lives; distinct populations specialise on different prey.
Females typically outlive males by decades.
How that compares
Orca against things of a similar time.
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
Narwhal 30–90 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 an orca
- How much does a orca weigh? 1,300–10,000 kg
- Orca vs African elephant Side by side
- Orca vs Asian elephant Side by side
- Orca vs Great white shark Side by side
- Orca vs Southern elephant seal Side by side
- Orca vs Car Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an orca last?
- An orca lasts 30–90 yr. Females typically outlive males by decades.
Related pages
- How much does a orca weigh? 1,300–10,000 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
- Orca vs African elephant Side by side
- Orca vs Asian elephant Side by side
- Orca vs Great white shark Side by side
- Orca vs Southern elephant seal Side by side
- Orca vs Car Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))