If you live in North America and are somewhat close to wooded areas with trees, water, and vegetation, you have the potential for a raccoon infestation. Why only somewhat close? Raccoons will actually travel up to 18 miles foraging for food! If you don’t live in the area described above, no worries! You’re still at […]
Read moreSummer is in full swing and by now, your garden is probably showing the first signs of your hard work; your efforts are paying off. Keeping up with a garden can be both, time consuming, and difficult– especially if pesky raccoons are ruining the fruits of your labor. So, just how do you insure your garden will […]
Read moreSo you finally have your pet raccoon. You are now ready to start your adventure of raising a baby raccoon. So as you arrive home with your new pet, eager to take care of him, this is the first question you need to answer: What do baby raccoons eat? If you wanted a head start […]
Read moreDiet is a primary concern for humans. We may stick to a diet to lose weight, to fight disease or just to keep ourselves healthy. Humans are omnivorous and with so many food choices available, it is not always easy to stick to healthy eating habits. Raccoons are omnivorous too, but unlike humans they don’t […]
Read moreRaccoons are known as very clever critters. Have you ever seen a raccoon open a door? We found this great video on YouTube. This clever little raccoon opens door and eats, of all things, Fruit Loops. And he clearly loves them! We do not recommend doing what this homeowner is doing. He clearly encourages the […]
Read moreAre you looking for a sure-fire way to get rid of raccoons? Is there a proven way to keep raccoons away from your home? What scares raccoons? DIY raccoon removal methods are an all-time favorite across the U.S. Just Google raccoons and you’ll quickly realize the incredible amount of information available on the subject. Finding […]
Read moreThe raccoon population is growing all across the U.S., and every year thousands of people have to deal with these critters. This causes many questions about the raccoon lifespan. You may see raccoons if you live in out in the country or in a forested area, but metropolitan areas are often visited or inhabited by […]
Read moreHow much do you like baby raccoons? Are you among the many who love them? Or do you see them as pests to be avoided at all costs? Not many animals in the United States prompt such a wide range of feelings and reactions. Either you love raccoons or you hate them. One thing’s for […]
Read more“Able to cause harm or death, likely to cause problems or have adverse consequences.” This is the definition of “dangerous” as found in the dictionary. Do raccoons fit this definition? Are raccoons dangerous? The first part of the above definition is pretty drastic. To say that raccoons can cause death is probably not fair to […]
Read moreSome call them rodents; others associate them with little bears. Some think they are the cutest animals ever while others just see them as pests. Opinions on raccoon species vary as widely as the misconceptions about them. Asking “What species of animal is a raccoon?” will give you a clearer idea of exactly what kind […]
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