Raccoon Facts
Raccoons are highly intelligent and curious creatures, but they can also be a nuisance to any homeowner. These nocturnal mammals can destroy gardens, make a mess by tipping over garbage cans, and can cause structural damage in search for food. The can range in size to 12" tall; 24-38" long; 14-23 lbs. and their average lifespan in the wild is only 2 to 3 years. Although raccoons only live 2-3 years in the wild, a raccoon can live up to 20 years in captivity.
Nocturnal in nature, raccoons are mostly active at nighttime. Females are called sows. They usually give birth to 1-6 baby kits in April or May. Raccoons communicate with each other using over 200 different sounds and 12-15 different calls. A raccoons possess amazing dexterity that gives them the ability to open doors, jars, bottles and latches. Did you know that a raccoon will rinse its food in water prior to eating it. When there is no water close by, a raccoon will still rub its food to remove debris. Some hypothesize that the purpose of a raccoon's black mask is to reduce glare, helping it to see better in the dark.
Interesting little critters.
CheyAnna Bella
They sure are cute critters but I wouldn't want to mess with one!
ReplyDeleteStay clear if you see one, sweetie. I didn't know the term for females. Interesting!
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