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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.

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14y ago

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

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13y ago

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.

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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

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

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one to 10 years.

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10 to 12 years

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actually 10 to 12 years

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1 year

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