Raccoons are becoming part of the growing urban wildlife population.
Raccoons are one of the few wild species that appears to have benefited from contact with humans, and they have adapted remarkably well to life in our cities and towns.
The raccoon's diet is highly varied. Mainstays include fruits, vegetables, and acorns; earthworms, fish, and other aquatic animals (such as crayfish) are eaten when available. Raccoons aren't particularly effective hunters, but they'll eat small animals like birds, amphibians and mice when the opportunity arises. Their appetite for foods such as grapes and sweet corn often leads to conflicts with home gardeners.
Raccoons
Raccoons: Scavengers of the Night (Animals After Dark)
Amazon Price: $22.60 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Raccoon Puppet in the Spotlight
Folkmanis Mini Raccoon Finger Puppet
Amazon Price: $4.29 (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $5.99
This stripy-tailed, masked bandit and raider of garbage cans sits perched to steal your heart. From his clever paws to the end of his bushy tail, this Raccoon finger puppet has the classic look of the always-in-trouble, but too-cute-to-punish. 8" long finger puppet
Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $19.99
smash hit comedy, a band of hungry forest critters goes "over the hedge" to take a bite out of Suburbia
Release Date: 10/17/2006
Raccoon Posters
Twin Raccoons In Knothole Animal Cute Framed Art Poster Print - 20" X 16"
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Close-up of a Raccoon Animals Photographic Poster Print by Jim Oltersdorf, 24x18
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Montana, Raccoon, Photographic Poster Print by Michele Burgess, 40x30
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Learn about Raccoons
When Raccoons Fall Through Your Ceiling: The Handbook for Coexisting With Wildlife (Practical Guide Series, 3)
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
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A Natural History of Raccoons
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Welcome to the World of Raccoons (Welcome to the World Series)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Wildlife in the Garden: How to Live in Harmony With Deer, Raccoons, Rabbits, Crows, and Other Pesky Creatures
Amazon Price: $9.75 (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $13.37
Plush Raccoons
Stuffed Standing Raccoon 13"
Amazon Price: $22.49 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Gund 13-Inch Destry Raccoon
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List Price: $24.99
New YouTube vids
Zorro the Raccoon Drinks from a Tumbler
Zorro the Raccoon drinks from a tumbler and then decides, no, this must be a finger bowl. Either way, he shows his gratitude and strokes my thumb.
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Great Raccoon Art on eBay
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Raccoon Home Decor
Animals Two-By-Two Raccoons Cute Childrens Drawer Pulls Knobs
Amazon Price: $3.00 (as of 07/25/2008)
* High Quality Wood
* Completely Sealed for a Lifetime of Enjoyment
* 1 3/4" Diameter - 1" Protrusion
* Adds a Nice Finishing Touch to Any Room
* Installation Screw(s) Included
Young Raccoon Kissing Adult - Poster Print
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Laura-K
I love raccoons! Nice lens. I like the youtube vid, and Over the Hedge was a great movie! Even my boyfriend liked it!!! Posted November 25, 2007 |
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DogWhisperWoman
5* I heard an alligator trapper who said he would rather work a ten foot gator than a raccoon. Pitbull Dog Posted October 18, 2007 |
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Gatsby
There are raccoons all over the place here. They may look cute to some but they sure can be nasty. Solve Dog Behavior Problems Posted October 18, 2007 |
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ethan-man
they really are cute aren't they. Posted October 14, 2007 |
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New Table of Contents
- Raccoons
- Raccoon Puppet in the Spotlight
- Over the Hedge
- Raccoon Posters
- Learn about Raccoons
- Plush Raccoons
- New YouTube vids
- Great Raccoon Art on eBay
- Raccoon Home Decor
- Young Raccoon Kissing Adult - Poster Print
- Please sign my guestbook
- Links about all animals
- More raccoons
- Raccoon information from Wikipedia
Raccoon information from Wikipedia
The Raccoon (Procyon lotor), also known as Common Raccoon, North American Raccoon, Northern Raccoon, Washing Bear or informal Coon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America and the most widespread species of the family Procyonidae. Since the mid-20th century they have also been introduced to the European mainlandHohmann, p. 9?13 and in the Caucasus regionLagoni-Hansen, p. 90?91 after having escaped from fur farms or being deliberately released to the wild.
Two of the most distinctive characteristics of the raccoon are its facial mask around the eyes and extremely sensitive front paws;Hohmann, p. 55?62 they are also known for their good memory.Hohmann, p. 71?74 Often raccoons live together in small, loose groups.Hohmann, p. 133?155 Their original habitats are deciduous or mixed forests, but due to their adaptability, they are also found in urban areas where some house owners consider them to be pests.Bartussek, p. 30?31 Furthermore, raccoons are omnivorous and usually most active during the night.
