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title: "How long does a platypus last?"
description: "A platypus lasts 11–21 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/platypus/
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# How long does a platypus last?

**Typical lifespan: 11–21 yr**

An egg-laying mammal that hunts by electroreception; males carry venomous spurs on their hind legs.

## How that compares

*Platypus against things of a similar time.*

- Platypus: 11–21 yr
- Car: 8–20 yr
- Air conditioner: 8–20 yr
- Leopard: 10–21 yr
- Jaguar: 11–22 yr
- Snow leopard: 10–21 yr
- Labrador retriever: 10–14 yr
- Propane tank: 10–12 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 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 platypus

- [How much does a platypus weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/platypus/) — 0.7–2.4 kg
- [Platypus vs Black mamba](https://atoneplace.net/vs/black-mamba-vs-platypus/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a platypus last?

A platypus lasts 11–21 yr.

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## Sources

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