Polar bear lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 22 years
Polar bear live about 22 years on average. Below is a chart converting Polar bear age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Polar bear age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Polar bear | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 22 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 40 | Middle age |
| 15 yr | 58 | Middle age |
| 20 yr | 77 | Elderly |
| 25 yr | 95 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 113 | Elderly |
Polar bear profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Carnivora > Ursidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ursus maritimus |
| Adult weight | about 4.8e+02 kg |
| Age of maturity | 4.8 years |
| Gestation | about 65 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 2 |
| Longest recorded | 43.8 years (captivity) |
Sources
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