Saturday, July 31, 2010

What is the normal lifespan of a squirrel?

6 years





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There are over 365 species of squirrel's or squirrel like mammals through out the world. These are divided into seven families. The three most common squirrel families are the ground squirrel, the flying squirrel and the tree squirrel. The Gray squirrel is probably the most common of the tree squirrels. They inhabit most of the northern hemisphere.





The average Gray squirrel is fifteen inches long and weighs about one pound. Its diet consists of nuts, seeds and fruit. They will eat scrapes from the trash including bread, meat and even snack food. The life span of the squirrel is approximately six years. Most urban squirrels do not reach their first birthday. This is due not to predators, but rather to automobiles. Compared to its rural counterpart, which often parishes from the lack of food.What is the normal lifespan of a squirrel?
proably, I would say about 5 or 10 years, considering that cats live about 15 years, and dogs about 15 years. Squireels are more wild of animals, so I would estimate about 10 years.. I am no expert however, so I would reccomind a good old fashioned google search.What is the normal lifespan of a squirrel?
Not long when my dog gets on it's trail!
About 5 years, maybe more.
Until it falls off the wire or gets hit by a car. not long

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