How long does a ostrich last?
Typical lifespan
30–50 yr
The largest and fastest bird, laying eggs that weigh about 1.4 kg each.
How that compares
Ostrich against things of a similar time.
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Orangutan 35–58 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 ostrich
- How much does a ostrich weigh? 63–156 kg
- Ostrich vs Lion Side by side
- Ostrich vs Emu Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an ostrich last?
- An ostrich lasts 30–50 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a ostrich weigh? 63–156 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a hippopotamus last? 40–55 yr
- How long does a chimpanzee last? 30–60 yr
- How long does a bald eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a spotted hyena last? 12–25 yr
- How long does a white rhinoceros last? 35–50 yr
- Ostrich vs Lion Side by side
- Ostrich vs Emu Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution