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title: "How long does a red deer last?"
description: "A red deer lasts 10–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/red-deer/
site: "At One Place"
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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

- [How much does a red deer weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/red-deer/) — 90–340 kg

## Common questions

### How long does a red deer last?

A red deer lasts 10–20 yr.

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## Sources

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