How long do bats live?
less than 20 years in the wild, with six documented species living more than 30 years
typically 16 years (Townsend's big-eared bat)
Most bats live less than 20 years in the wild, though six documented species live more than 30 years.
- In 2006, a tiny bat from Siberia set the world record at 41 years.
- The Townsend's big-eared bat's average lifespan is 16 years.
These are the documented figures; individual animals vary with care, genetics and luck.
Grounded in: doi.gov. Every figure above appears
verbatim in the linked sources.
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