Turtle Lifespan

The Life Span of a Turtle Compared to Other Animals

A lot of people ask how old their pet turtles or tortoises will live for. The short answer to that question, a really long time. While turtles in captivity don’t tend to live as long as their wild counterparts, some can live longer than their human keepers.

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 More Animal Lifespans

Mayflyless than 1 day
Fly30 days
Ant — Workerhalf a year
Bee — Worker1
American Newt3
Ant  — Queen3
Anole3
Fence Lizard4
Golden Hamster4
Mouse4
Norwegian Rat4
Opossum4
Bee — Queen5
Gerbil5
Leopard Frog6
Muscrat6
Quail (California)6
Tasmanian Tiger7
Koala8
Guinea Pig8
Mudpuppy9
Kangaroo9
Rabbit9
Hare10
Platypus10
Prarie Dog10
Painted Turtle11
Tiger Salamander11
Capybara12
Zebra Finch12
Ferret12
Mongoose12
Civet13
Flying Squirrel14
Grouse (blue)14
Tree Frog14
Chicken14
Fox14
Gouldian finch14
Common Goldeneye14
Angleworm15
Grey Cheeked Parrot15
Rainbow Lorikeet15
American Toad15
Goat15
Nutria15
Sheep15
South African Clawed Toad15
Wombat15
Woodchuck15
Rosella15
Blackbird(redwinged)15
Bull Frog16
Binturong18
Bull Snake18
Wolf18
Domestic Pigeon18
Hog18
Chinchilla20
Porcupine20
Beaver20
Grey Squirrel20
Ox20
Toucan20
Ring-necked Duck20
Cottonmouth Mocassin21
Dog22
Rattlesnake22
Cow22
Tiger22
Teal22
Canvasback duck22
Wood Duck22
Conure22
Boa Constrictor23
Rat Snake23
Pea Fowl23
Canary24
Bat24
Canada Goose24
Cat25
Mynah25
Pig — wild25
Egyptian Goose25
Deer26
Congo Eel27
Pheasant27
Galah27
Bull28
Caiman28
Mallard29
Budgerigar29
Hellbender29
Banksian Cockatoo29
Tapir30
Eclectus Parrot30
Red Eared Turtle30-70
Trumpeter Swan33
Cockatiel35
Lion35
Superb Parrot36
Bear40
Horse40
Pionus Parrot40
Rhinoceros40
Crocodile45
Donkey45
Hippopotamus45
Camel50
American Alligator56
Aligator Snapping Turtle50-120
Macaw64
Elephant70
Red Eared Slider30-70
African Grey Parrot73
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo80
Carp100
Tuataras Lizard100+
Amazon Parrot104
American Box Turtle50-123
Human (Jeanne Calment)122
Galápagos tortoise  (Harriet)175
Radiated tortoise (Tu’i Malila )188
Galapagos Land Tortoise193
Bowhead whales200
Koi (Hanako)226
Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Adwaita)250

Reviewed By: Tim Winter

Tim Winter has a strong affection for pets and wildlife. His years of experience caring for various types of pets has led him to share his knowledge with others on the best practices in pet care. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications.

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