How long does a three-toed sloth last?
Typical lifespan
20–40 yr
One of the slowest mammals, moving about 0.24 km/h and descending from its tree only to defecate.
How that compares
Three-toed sloth against things of a similar time.
Three-toed sloth 20–40 yr
Komodo dragon 25–35 yr
Toilet 20–50 yr
Solar panel 25–40 yr
Great hammerhead 20–44 yr
Front door 20–60 yr
Shortfin mako shark 28–32 yr
Harpy eagle 25–35 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 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 three-toed sloth
- How much does a three-toed sloth weigh? 2.2–6.3 kg
- Three-toed sloth vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Three-toed sloth vs Koala Side by side
- Three-toed sloth vs Bald eagle Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a three-toed sloth last?
- A three-toed sloth lasts 20–40 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a three-toed sloth weigh? 2.2–6.3 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 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
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Three-toed sloth vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Three-toed sloth vs Koala Side by side
- Three-toed sloth vs Bald eagle Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution