How long does a southern cassowary last?
Typical lifespan
18–40 yr
A heavy rainforest bird with a bony casque and a 12 cm dagger claw on each inner toe.
How that compares
Southern cassowary against things of a similar time.
Southern cassowary 18–40 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
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| 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 southern cassowary
Common questions
- How long does a southern cassowary last?
- A southern cassowary lasts 18–40 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a southern cassowary weigh? 29–85 kg
- How long does a ostrich last? 30–50 yr
- How long does a bald eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a red kangaroo last? 12–25 yr
- How long does a peregrine falcon last? 8–19 yr
- How long does a koala last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a emperor penguin last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a chicken last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a golden eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a mute swan last? 10–30 yr
- How long does a Canada goose last? 10–24 yr
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)