Raccoons are mammals classified in the genus Raccoon, the family Raccoonidae, Mammalia, Carnivora. This animal lives primarily in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Despite their cute appearance, raccoons in the wild are far from cute. It is also known as a pest because it is very ferocious and eats crops.
habitat
Raccoons live in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
feature
Raccoons are 40-60 cm long and weigh 2-20 kg. Many captive raccoons weigh over 20 kg. Male raccoons are slightly larger than females, and their fur is gray to light brown with a black ring on the tail and a black band covering the eyes. Raccoons are not very wary and will come right up to a human house. For this reason, it is also famous as a pest that destroys crops. They sometimes settle in the attics of houses where humans live, and are sometimes exterminated. Raccoons inhabit a wide range of environments, including wetlands, farmlands, and urban areas. They do not dig their own nests, but live in burrows dug by other animals, tree cavities, and sometimes farmer barns and storerooms. The raccoon’s athletic ability is quite high. Vertical jumping power exceeds 100 cm. It can also swim, so it can be said that it is a pretty good animal. Raccoons are nocturnal, but are occasionally active during the day.
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The diet of raccoons is omnivorous. They eat a wide variety of foods, including small mammals, wild birds and their eggs, fish, and amphibians, as well as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Raccoons breed once a year and are said to have extremely high fertility. They mate between January and February each year and have a gestation period of 63 days. A female can give birth to 1-7 offspring at a time. They become sexually mature one to two years after birth. The longest lifespan is 13-16 years in the wild and over 20 years in captivity.
Endangered species?
Raccoons have a very stable population and are classified as Least Concern. Raccoons are not endangered at all, but they are pests that cause trouble for humans by destroying crops and houses. Raccoons are a troublesome animal for farmers, and they are often exterminated. Raccoons sometimes invade homes to live. Since the ceiling board is damaged or corroded, it also costs repair costs. Besides that, they can also attack pets and livestock. Because they bite hunting dogs to death or attack pet dogs, the damage is quite large. They may even bite humans who try to exterminate them.
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Raccoons can be kept, but they are also ferocious creatures, so they are not very suitable for beginners. In addition, they destroy crops and attack pets in the neighborhood, so they are not suitable for housing complexes or urban areas. Therefore, those who can raise them will be limited to those who live in the countryside. And even that is limited to those who can manage it to some extent. Also, there are many people who get infectious diseases from raccoons. We must also take measures against epidemics. Head to North America to see raccoons in the wild.
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