Sarasota, FL Strange Raccoons

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Elizabeth — No Comments ↓

Sarasota, FL Strange Raccoons Trapping and Removal

Raccoons walk the urban environment like they own it. Versus squirrels who skitter from tree to tree like it is their own domain.

There are 7 species or raccoons in the world, but only one known as the North American Raccoon- Procyon lotor.

1) Raccoons are omnivorous meaning that they eat almost anything however, they prefer sweet foods.

2) They have excellent vision at night.

3) Their predators are: Foxes, wolves, alligators, bobcats, coyotes, and owls. Otherwise no natural enemies except an irate homeowner.

4) They go on the move when they are hungry – if food sources are low in wild and high near near humans, that is what moves them.

5) They are usually are not found far from trees.

6) Procyon lotor- is the scientific name and “Lotor” means washer.

7) They are powerful animals- Most adult raccoons are more powerful than most adult dogs.

8) Raccoons always mate during spring.

9) They use a common latrine.

10) They are good swimmers- a young raccoon can swim 150 meters across a river or lake.