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title: "How long does a Tasmanian devil last?"
description: "A Tasmanian devil lasts 5–8 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How long does a Tasmanian devil last?

**Typical lifespan: 5–8 yr**

The largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, with the strongest bite for its size of any living mammal.

## How that compares

*Tasmanian devil against things of a similar time.*

- Tasmanian devil: 5–8 yr
- Laptop: 3–8 yr
- Coffee machine: 3–8 yr
- Printer: 3–10 yr
- Tablet: 3–8 yr
- Tyre: 3–10 yr
- Electric kettle: 3–8 yr
- Mallard: 3–29 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 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.

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- [How much does a Tasmanian devil weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/tasmanian-devil/) — 4–13 kg
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## Common questions

### How long does a Tasmanian devil last?

A Tasmanian devil lasts 5–8 yr.

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