Killer whale lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 50 years
Killer whale live about 50 years on average. Below is a chart converting Killer whale age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Killer whale age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Killer whale | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 9 | Child |
| 10 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 15 yr | 26 | Adult |
| 20 yr | 34 | Adult |
| 25 yr | 43 | Middle age |
| 30 yr | 51 | Middle age |
| 35 yr | 59 | Middle age |
| 40 yr | 68 | Senior |
| 45 yr | 76 | Elderly |
| 50 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 55 yr | 92 | Elderly |
| 60 yr | 100 | Elderly |
| 65 yr | 109 | Elderly |
| 70 yr | 117 | Elderly |
| 75 yr | 125 | Elderly |
Killer whale profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Cetacea > Delphinidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Orcinus orca |
| Adult weight | about 4e+03 kg |
| Age of maturity | 10.4 years |
| Gestation | about 435 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 1 |
| Longest recorded | 90 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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