Raccoons can be found all over the country, from California to the East Coast. These animals cause numerous problems not only to people, but to the environment as well. They can be found in attics, hollow logs, under porches, and even in garages. Animal Control often receives many calls from people in winter about Raccoons in their homes. (Mainly being found in attics). These animals can be safely removed from your home by animal control. The Raccoon is known to return to its "home" once it has been released. Animal Control is known to release Raccoons far enough away that they can't return. Raccoons have a curious nature. They will climb up trash cans, turn on water spickets and even open doors. They are most often in search of food. These animals are called Nocturnal. These animals sleep at night, but are awake during the day. While you sleep, they can be seen getting into everything. These animals are notorious for tearing up lawns and looking for grubworms. This is their most popular dish. Just one Raccoon can destroy an entire yard in one night.
Raccoons can be very stubborn when it comes to food, and will do almost anything to get it. They can also be carriers of diseases. One of the most common diseases is Rabies. Once infected, this animal can become aggressive, foam at their mouths, and make a very unpleasant appearance. Roundworm can live in Raccoons' feces (or urine) , which can prove deadly if it gets into the eyes of humans. Roundworm, a parasite that lives in the intestine, can travel throughout the body and infect various organs. Some cases have led to death. Raccoons are great swimmers and climbers. The raccoon's life revolves around climbing, and their feet as well as tail are designed to enable them to do so. The tail serves as balance and the feet can be used to cling and hang. Raccoons are able to climb up and fall, right and left, forward, and backwards. Raccoons in the wild can live from 5-12 year in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity. They weigh between 12-20lbs. The largest Raccoon ever recorded was 60lbs. These fuzzy critters can teach us so much, not only about them, but how we as people can care for them and their environment.
Bentley James has extensive knowledge about wildlife. Most of the facts and information he shares are directly derived from his extensive experience with wildlife. He is an avid hunter and trapper. Bentley is a naturalist who knows everything about the outdoors and all the wonderful creatures that live there. Bentley believes that knowing your wildlife and the environment makes it more enjoyable. You will be able to identify their habitats, what they do, and how they live. Bentley can identify what type of animal it is by its footprint. Bentley can also identify an animal with just a few hairs. Bentley hopes these Raccoons articles can help you learn more about nature and what creatures are all around us every day.