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The raccoon variant of rabies, otherwise known as “raccoon rabies,” is a fatal disease and is considered a viral infection. It is primarily transmitted through saliva via bite wounds, but can also spread if saliva comes into
15 lut 2020 · Presents detailed information on raccoon evolution, physical characteristics, social behavior, habitats, food habits, reproduction and conservation, as well as their relationship with humans and many other topics
Life span: In the wild, a raccoon has a life expectancy of about 2 to 3 years, but in captivity a raccoon can live up to 20 years. Diet: The raccoon is an omnivorous and opportunistic eater, with its diet determined heavily by its environment. Common foods include fruits, plants, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs, and crayfish.
With its distinctively ringed tail and black face mask, the raccoon is probably one of the first wild animals that children learn to recognize. Raccoon fur is 1–2 inches long and usually a grizzled gray or silver tipped with black; however, buff brown, black, dull yellow or orange variations can occur.
The raccoon (Procyon lotor), also called “coon,” is a stocky mammal about 2 to 3 feet (61 to 91 cm) long, weighing 10 to 30 pounds (4.5 to 13.5 kg) (rarely 40 to 50 pounds [18 to 22.5 kg]). It is dis- tinctively marked, with a prominent black “mask” over the eyes and a heavily furred, ringed tail (Fig. 1).
Booklet in a series intended to give the general reader facts and information about fur-bearing mammals from a more conservation-oriented perspective than information generally available from other sources.
In this comprehensive compilation of 101 facts about raccoons, we delve into their classification, behavior, reproduction, survival strategies, and more. Discover how these intelligent and adaptable mammals thrive in various environments, from dense forests to human-populated areas.
