How long does a walrus last?
Typical lifespan
30–40 yr
A tusked Arctic pinniped that hauls out in herds of thousands and forages for clams on the seabed.
How that compares
Walrus against things of a similar time.
Walrus 30–40 yr
Gorilla 35–55 yr
Bottlenose dolphin 30–60 yr
Ostrich 30–50 yr
Orangutan 35–58 yr
Black rhinoceros 35–45 yr
Dromedary camel 25–50 yr
Manatee 30–60 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.025 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 walrus
- How much does a walrus weigh? 400–1,900 kg
- Walrus vs Great white shark Side by side
- Walrus vs Narwhal Side by side
- Walrus vs Beluga whale Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a walrus last?
- A walrus lasts 30–40 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a walrus weigh? 400–1,900 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
- Walrus vs Great white shark Side by side
- Walrus vs Narwhal Side by side
- Walrus vs Beluga whale Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))