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How long does a red kangaroo last?

Typical lifespan
12–25 yr

The largest marsupial; a hopping gait that gets more efficient the faster it goes.

How that compares

Red kangaroo against things of a similar time.

Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
Plains zebra 12–25 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.05 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 1.5 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 kangaroo

Common questions

How long does a red kangaroo last?
A red kangaroo lasts 12–25 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked