The vast majority of animals have shorter life expectancies than humans do, and typically the lifespan of the animal increases with size. Some examples include:
- Cats and cetaceans (whales and dolphins) have lifespans in the 20-30 year range.
Large herbivores (cattle, horses, camels, deer) in the 30-50 year range.
Birds usually live 10-30 years, with parrots – particularly macaws – the notable exception, with lifespans ranging from 40-80 years.
Elephants have lifespans of 50-80 years.
Blue whales can live from 40 to 80 years. Dogs live up to 25 years.
Turtles live up to 150 years.