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title: "How long does a wolverine last?"
description: "A wolverine lasts 7–17 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/wolverine/
site: "At One Place"
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# How long does a wolverine last?

**Typical lifespan: 7–17 yr**

The largest land-dwelling weasel, strong enough to drive bears off carcasses.

## How that compares

*Wolverine against things of a similar time.*

- Wolverine: 7–17 yr
- Cheetah: 8–17 yr
- Dishwasher: 7–13 yr
- Sofa: 7–20 yr
- Green anaconda: 10–30 yr
- Cougar: 8–20 yr
- Treadmill: 7–15 yr
- Rottweiler: 8–12 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 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 wolverine

- [How much does a wolverine weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/wolverine/) — 8–25 kg
- [Wolverine vs Coyote](https://atoneplace.net/vs/coyote-vs-wolverine/) — Side by side
- [Wolverine vs Honey badger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/honey-badger-vs-wolverine/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a wolverine last?

A wolverine lasts 7–17 yr.

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## Sources

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