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title: "How long does a southern cassowary last?"
description: "A southern cassowary lasts 18–40 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# 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

*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 southern cassowary

- [How much does a southern cassowary weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/southern-cassowary/) — 29–85 kg

## Common questions

### How long does a southern cassowary last?

A southern cassowary lasts 18–40 yr.

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## Sources

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