How long does a snow leopard last?
Typical lifespan
10–21 yr
A high-altitude cat of Central Asia with a tail almost as long as its body, used for balance.
How that compares
Snow leopard against things of a similar time.
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
Mute swan 10–30 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 snow leopard
- How much does a snow leopard weigh? 22–55 kg
- Snow leopard vs Cheetah Side by side
- Snow leopard vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Snow leopard vs Leopard Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a snow leopard last?
- A snow leopard lasts 10–21 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a snow leopard weigh? 22–55 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
- Snow leopard vs Cheetah Side by side
- Snow leopard vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Snow leopard vs Leopard Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution