Hippopotamus lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 36 years
Hippopotamus live about 36 years on average. Below is a chart converting Hippopotamus age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Hippopotamus age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Hippopotamus | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 10 yr | 29 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 39 | Adult |
| 20 yr | 50 | Middle age |
| 25 yr | 61 | Senior |
| 30 yr | 71 | Senior |
| 35 yr | 82 | Elderly |
| 40 yr | 93 | Elderly |
| 45 yr | 103 | Elderly |
| 50 yr | 114 | Elderly |
Hippopotamus profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Hippopotamidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Hippopotamus amphibius |
| Adult weight | about 3.8e+03 kg |
| Age of maturity | 3.5 years |
| Gestation | about 234 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 1 |
| Longest recorded | 61.2 years (captivity) |
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