How long does a spotted hyena last?
Typical lifespan
12–25 yr
A social carnivore whose jaws crack bone; females are larger than males and lead the clan.
How that compares
Spotted hyena against things of a similar time.
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
Plains zebra 12–25 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 spotted hyena
- How much does a spotted hyena weigh? 40–86 kg
- Spotted hyena vs Cheetah Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Leopard Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Cougar Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Jaguar Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a spotted hyena last?
- A spotted hyena lasts 12–25 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a spotted hyena weigh? 40–86 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
- Spotted hyena vs Cheetah Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Leopard Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Gray wolf Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Cougar Side by side
- Spotted hyena vs Jaguar Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution