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Typical life spans for domesticated skunks are considerably longer than for wild skunks, often reaching 10 years, though it is not unusual for a well cared skunk to live well past 20 years - this would lead me to believe that skunks in the wild live for 3-7 years, but that's certainly not their life span potential.
A Blue Tick Coon Hound will typically live between 10 and 15 years. They are relatively long lived due to their strong genetics and natural resistance to many common ailments.