How long does a reindeer last?
Typical lifespan
8–18 yr
The only deer in which both sexes grow antlers, and the only one widely domesticated.
How that compares
Reindeer against things of a similar time.
Reindeer 8–18 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 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 reindeer
- How much does a reindeer weigh? 60–318 kg
- Reindeer vs Giant panda Side by side
- Reindeer vs Gorilla Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a reindeer last?
- A reindeer lasts 8–18 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a reindeer weigh? 60–318 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 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
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Reindeer vs Giant panda Side by side
- Reindeer vs Gorilla Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)