What is a raccoon's life expectancy?

Answer 1

The average lifespan of an racoon is 1.8 to 3.1 years old. In many cases, hunting and car accident injuries are the most common causes of death. In captivity, racoons have been known to live over twenty years.

Answer 2

They have been known to live up to 12 years in the wild, but usually only a few years.

Answer 2- Raccoons typically live 2-5 years in the wild and 10-15 years in captivity.

Answer 3

the average lifespan of a raccoon is about 10 years

Answer 4

In the wild raccoons only have a life expectancy of 2-3 years due to disease, car accidents, predation and hunting. In captivity they may live 15 years or more.

Answer 5

In the wild raccoons have a life span of 2-3 years due to disease, predation, car accidents and hunting. In captivity they can live 15 years or more,

Answer 6

The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is 2-3 years as many are killed by car accidents, hunting as well as predation and disease. In captivity they may live 15 years or longer.

Answer 7

In the wild raccoons have an average life span of 2-3 years as many are killed in vehicular accidents. In captivity they have been known to live 15-20 years or more.

Answer 8

6 yrs in the wild.