How long does a raccoon last?
Typical lifespan
2–16 yr
A dexterous nocturnal omnivore that has adapted to cities better than almost any other mammal.
Wild raccoons rarely pass five; captives reach 16.
How that compares
Raccoon against things of a similar time.
Laptop 3–8 yr
Car battery 3–7 yr
Red fox 2–15 yr
Giant Pacific octopus 3–5 yr
Wild turkey 3–13 yr
Raccoon 2–16 yr
Smartphone 2–6 yr
Electric scooter 2–6 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 3.3 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 10 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a raccoon
- How much does a raccoon weigh? 3.5–14 kg
- Raccoon vs Domestic cat Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a raccoon last?
- A raccoon lasts 2–16 yr. Wild raccoons rarely pass five; captives reach 16.
Related pages
- How much does a raccoon weigh? 3.5–14 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Raccoon vs Domestic cat Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution