How long does a water buffalo last?
Typical lifespan
15–25 yr
A domesticated bovid that supplies most of the world's buffalo milk and much of Asia's draught power.
How that compares
Water buffalo against things of a similar time.
Water buffalo 15–25 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 water buffalo
- How much does a water buffalo weigh? 300–1,200 kg
- Water buffalo vs Horse Side by side
- Water buffalo vs American bison Side by side
- Water buffalo vs Cow Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a water buffalo last?
- A water buffalo lasts 15–25 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a water buffalo weigh? 300–1,200 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
- Water buffalo vs Horse Side by side
- Water buffalo vs American bison Side by side
- Water buffalo vs Cow Side by side
Sources
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