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How long does a raccoon live?

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If the weather in winter turns severe, with bitter cold and deep snow, a raccoon can spend a number of weeks or even a month or more without leaving a den. They sleep (not hibernate) and live off of fat reserves.

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In the wild raccoons have an average life span of 2-3 years as many are killed by hunters and motor vehicles. In captivity they may live 15-20 years or more.

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Raccoons have been known live up to 12 years in the wild, but most live for only a few years. They may live up to 20 years in captivity.

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The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is 2-3 years due to vehicle accidents, hunters, disease and predators. In captivity they may live 15 years or more.

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