How long does a southern elephant seal last?
Typical lifespan
14–23 yr
The largest carnivoran alive; bulls outweigh cows by a factor of five, the most extreme dimorphism of any mammal.
How that compares
Southern elephant seal against things of a similar time.
Southern elephant seal 14–23 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 elephant seal
- How much does a southern elephant seal weigh? 350–4,000 kg
- Southern elephant seal vs Orca Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a southern elephant seal last?
- A southern elephant seal lasts 14–23 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a southern elephant seal weigh? 350–4,000 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
- Southern elephant seal vs Orca Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))