What is the life span of a elephant?

Answer 1

Female elephants social life revolves around breeding and raising of calves. A female will usually be sexually mature at around the age of thirteen.

After a gestation period of twenty-two-month, the mother gives birth to a calf that weighs about 115 kg and stands over 75 cm tall

The new born is usually the center of attention for the whole herd. The baby is born nearly blind and at first relies almost completely on its trunk to discover the world around it. The whole herd helps defend and raise the young one.

Answer 2

The lifespan of elephants is all over the board. Most reports are that elephants in the wild live longer than captive elephants. Wild elephants can live 40-70 years; but Lin Wang, a captive elephant is the longest lived elephant on record, living until the ripe old age of 86.

Answer 3

African Elephants - up to 70 years

Asian Elephant - up to 80 years

Generally all elephants will live between 50-60 years barring poachers.

Answer 4

The African elephant has a lifespan of 50-60 years.

Answer 5

Elephants typically live 50 to 70 years.

Answer 6

70

Answer 7

Normally about 50 - 60 years

some might live longer