How long does a sea otter last?
Typical lifespan
10–23 yr
The heaviest mustelid, insulated by the densest fur of any animal rather than by blubber.
Females 15-20 years, males 10-15.
How that compares
Sea otter against things of a similar time.
Sea otter 10–23 yr
Domestic cat 12–20 yr
Oven 10–20 yr
Koala 10–20 yr
Elk 10–20 yr
Pig 10–20 yr
Ceiling fan 10–25 yr
Stand mixer 8–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0667 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2 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 sea otter
- How much does a sea otter weigh? 14–45 kg
Common questions
- How long does a sea otter last?
- A sea otter lasts 10–23 yr. Females 15-20 years, males 10-15.
Related pages
- How much does a sea otter weigh? 14–45 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
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))