Raccoon
The raccoon , sometimes spelled racoon,also known as the common raccoon,North American raccoon, northern raccoon, or coon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg (11 to 57 lb). Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Three of the raccoon’s most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws, its facial mask, and its ringed tail, which are themes in the mythologies of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Raccoons are noted for their intelligence, with studies showing that they are able to remember the solution to tasks for at least three years. They are usually nocturnal and omnivorous, eating about 40% invertebrates, 33% plants, and 27% vertebrates,More info:wiki
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#10 Putnam: East Lansing neighbors on their own to deal with strangely behaving raccoon,More info:lansingstatejournal
EAST LANSING – It took a village, and a private contractor, to tackle a raccoon behaving strangely in the Flowerpot neighborhood last week.
Though neighbors feared the animal was sickened by rabies, it was more likely distemper, the same contagious disease that spawned an outbreak of “zombie raccoons” in Youngstown, Ohio, in April. Distemper caused the animals to rear on their hind legs and bare their teeth, unafraid of humans.
Even though residents of the neighborhood near Michigan State University’s campus feared for their safety, they were turned away when they asked for help from East Lansing police and Ingham County Animal Control.
East Lansing Police Lt. Chad Connelly says that shouldn’t have happened. He said police should respond to such calls.
#9 Raccoons,More info:pestworld
Raccoons, also nicknamed “coons” for short, are mammals that are rarely seen during the day because of their nocturnal habits. Raccoons are found throughout the United States but are more common in the wooded eastern portions of the country than in the more arid western plains. Continue reading if you want additional raccoon facts.
#8 Learn about raccoons,More info:mass
The raccoon, a medium-sized mammal, is easily recognizable, with a bushy tail with alternating black and gray rings, a black face mask outlined in white, and a distinctive humped posture. Raccoons can vary in weight from 12 to 36 pounds, with some exceptionally large individuals reaching 50 pounds. They range in length from 23 to 38 inches, including a 7–16 inch tail. Tracks left by raccoons are easy to identify, as they are quite similar to human handprints and footprints, with five toes and a comparable shape. Raccoons are known for their dexterity. They are capable of turning doorknobs and opening containers.
#7 Raccoons,More info:bradfordwoodspa
The raccoon is a medium-size woods mammal with the scientific name Procyon lotor. Procyon means “before dog,” implying the raccoon is less advanced than the dog from an evolutionary standpoint; lotor refers to the species’ habit of dunking food in water before consumption. The common names “raccoon” and “coon” are anglicized versions of the Indian word “arocoun.” It’s fitting that the common names evolved from a Native American word, as the raccoon is strictly a New World animal, found in North and Central America. As with many wildlife species, we view the raccoon with mixed emotions. Some raccoons are destructive, damaging crops and gardens, and raiding nests of domestic birds. They’re valuable in many ways, too: a prime pelt brings good money on the fur market, and hunting raccoons with hounds is an exciting, sport with a tradition as old as the hills. But in the end, the true value of any life form cannot be measured in man’s terms. Raccoons have worth simply because they are one of the many fascinating and interlocking segments of nature.
#6 Raccoons,More info:ationalgeographic
#5 10 Clever Facts About Raccoons,More info:mentalfloss
Whether your home is surrounded by trees or skyscrapers (which they’ve been known to scale), raccoons are likely part of your local wildlife population. They are some of the most adaptable creatures in the Americas, occupying both rural and urban areas in diverse climates. Here are some things you might not know about the little masked bandits.
Raccoons have some of the most dexterous hands in nature, as anyone who’s had a garden, cooler, or garbage can broken into by one of them knows. Native Americans were the first to note their unusual paws. The English word raccoon comes from the Powhatan word aroughcun, which means “animal that scratches with its hands.” The Aztecs went in a similar direction when naming the raccoon. They named it mapachitli or “one who takes everything in its hands.” Today mapache means “raccoon” in Spanish.
#4 New York City is waging war against raccoons,More info:nypost
The city kills hundreds of raccoons and other critters for rabies tests only to find the vast majority aren’t infected.
The Health Department tested 662 raccoons for rabies between 2014 and 2016 — but just 18 had the deadly viral disease, officials said.
Only 23 of all 1,248 animals euthanized and tested during that time were actually rabid — less than 2 percent.
Animals must be dead for the rabies test because it requires brain tissue.
#3 Raccoons,More info:wildsafebc
Raccoons (Procyon lotor) can be found throughout Southern BC including Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island and the Southern Interior. Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on an extremely varied diet and continually exploring their habitat to exploit new food sources. Highly adaptable, raccoons can thrive in the densest of urban centers.
Raccoons can cause significant damage to gardens, buildings, crops, and livestock in their search for food and denning sites. Some people feed raccoons under the mistaken idea that this helps them. Food-conditioned and human-habituated raccoons become bolder around humans and can even cause injury. A high percentage of raccoons can carry a roundworm parasite that is potentially dangerous to humans and care should be taken in dealing with feces left by raccoons. While raccoons have the potential to carry rabies, there have been no cases of rabies found in raccoons in BC. Children should be taught not to approach any wildlife, as serious bites and scratches may result from an encounter with a raccoon.
#2 Wildlife: Raccoons,More info:dfwwildlife
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#1 10 Funniest Raccoon Videos,More info:World’s Fuzziest Videos
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