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Raccoon
Procyon lotor
30.4694, -83.6302
Field Notes
Description:
Two of its most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask, along with a fuzzy striped tail.
Habitat:
The original habitats of the raccoon are deciduous and mixed forests of North America, but due to their adaptability they have extended their range to mountainous areas, coastal marshes, and urban areas, where many homeowners consider them to be pests. As a result of escapes and deliberate introductions in the mid-20th century, raccoons are now also distributed across the European mainland, the Caucasus region and Japan.
Notes:
A lot of people think of the raccoon as a nuisance, as they tend to get into everything including trash cans. They have even been photographed coming in through doggy doors and swiping things from homes. I personally love their strong personalities and love watching the 6 that visit my property and pond almost nightly. This little one just awoke from a nap in my oak tree, and appears to be sticking his tongue out at me for disturbing it.
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