How long does a white-tailed deer last?
Typical lifespan
3–20 yr
The most abundant large mammal in North America, with about 30 million animals.
Hunted populations average far below the biological maximum.
How that compares
White-tailed deer against things of a similar time.
Games console 5–10 yr
Toaster 4–12 yr
Honey badger 5–24 yr
Sailfish 4–15 yr
White-tailed deer 3–20 yr
Desktop computer 4–10 yr
Chicken 5–10 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.167 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.7 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 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 white-tailed deer
- How much does a white-tailed deer weigh? 25–150 kg
- White-tailed deer vs Giant panda Side by side
- White-tailed deer vs Red kangaroo Side by side
- White-tailed deer vs Capybara Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a white-tailed deer last?
- A white-tailed deer lasts 3–20 yr. Hunted populations average far below the biological maximum.
Related pages
- How much does a white-tailed deer weigh? 25–150 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
- White-tailed deer vs Giant panda Side by side
- White-tailed deer vs Red kangaroo Side by side
- White-tailed deer vs Capybara Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution