How long does a polar bear last?
Typical lifespan
20–32 yr
The largest living land carnivore, classified as a marine mammal because it hunts from sea ice.
How that compares
Polar bear against things of a similar time.
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Giraffe 20–28 yr
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Bathtub 15–50 yr
Elevator 20–40 yr
Tractor 15–50 yr
Window 15–40 yr
Sewing machine 10–50 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.04 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.2 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 polar bear
- How much does a polar bear weigh? 150–700 kg
- Polar bear vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- Polar bear vs Tiger Side by side
- Polar bear vs Lion Side by side
- Polar bear vs Horse Side by side
- Polar bear vs Saltwater crocodile Side by side
- Polar bear vs Kodiak bear Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a polar bear last?
- A polar bear lasts 20–32 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a polar bear weigh? 150–700 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 giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Polar bear vs Grizzly bear Side by side
- Polar bear vs Tiger Side by side
- Polar bear vs Lion Side by side
- Polar bear vs Horse Side by side
- Polar bear vs Saltwater crocodile Side by side
- Polar bear vs Kodiak bear Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution