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What is the life span of black squirrels?

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A black squirrel is just a normal squirrel with melanism. Hence 1–2 years for eastern grey squirrel and 8–12 for fox squirrels. Maybe slightly less due to predation from being less well camouflaged. read more

Average Life Span in the Wild The average life span of grey squirrels is extremely brief -- generally only between 11 and 12 months, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Despite this brevity in life expectancy, some free roaming grey squirrels have actually surpassed 10 years in age. read more

Due to predation and hunting, squirrels' lifespans can vary drastically. The pests experience high mortality rates in their first year of life but are capable of living up to 15 years in the wild. The average squirrel lifespan is between five and six years. read more

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