What is the average lifespan for a squirrel?

Answer 1

Different types of squirrels have different life expectancies, but in general, squirrels are capable of living up to 15 years in the wild, and have been known to live over 20 years in captivity.

The average squirrel lifespan is much lower, between 5 and 6 years, partly due to the very high mortality rate of young squirrels.

Answer 2

The average lifespan of a squirrel in the wild is around 1-6 years, depending on factors such as predator pressure, availability of food, and environmental conditions. In captivity, squirrels can live up to 10 years or more due to reduced risks and access to consistent food and shelter.

Answer 3

Captive, 10 -15 years, with an average of 13. Wild, about 4 years.

Answer 4

A wild squirrel is lucky to live 3 years. A pet may live 4 or 5.

Fox squirrels live 6-9 years; the record is a domesticated pet that lived 18 years.

Answer 5

Between 10-12 years

Answer 6

The average lifespan varies, but usually due to better care and effective medical care through the workers at the zoo. Squirrel monkeys live longer in captivity

Answer 7

They typically live three to seven years. However, in captivity some have been known to reach 10 years old.

Answer 8

one to 10 years.

Answer 9

10 to 12 years

Answer 10

actually 10 to 12 years