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How long does a red deer last?

Typical lifespan
10–20 yr

The largest wild land mammal in most of Europe.

How that compares

Red deer against things of a similar time.

Lion 10–20 yr
Red deer 10–20 yr
Refrigerator 10–17 yr
Clothes dryer 10–16 yr
Pit bull 12–16 yr
Peregrine falcon 8–19 yr
Siberian husky 12–15 yr
Great horned owl 10–28 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.0769 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 2.3 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 red deer

Common questions

How long does a red deer last?
A red deer lasts 10–20 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked