How long does a red fox last?
Typical lifespan
2–15 yr
The most widely distributed wild carnivore on Earth, at home from tundra to city centre.
Most wild foxes die before three; captives reach 15.
How that compares
Red fox against things of a similar time.
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Red fox 2–15 yr
Car battery 3–7 yr
Giant Pacific octopus 3–5 yr
Wild turkey 3–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.25 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2.5 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 7.5 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 red fox
- How much does a red fox weigh? 2.2–14 kg
- Red fox vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Red fox vs Tasmanian devil Side by side
- Red fox vs Honey badger Side by side
- Red fox vs Bald eagle Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a red fox last?
- A red fox lasts 2–15 yr. Most wild foxes die before three; captives reach 15.
Related pages
- How much does a red fox weigh? 2.2–14 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 polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- Red fox vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Red fox vs Tasmanian devil Side by side
- Red fox vs Honey badger Side by side
- Red fox vs Bald eagle Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution