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Title
Pick Me I Know The Answer
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Kym Backland
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"Yes, you with your hand up, yes you can answer the question!" These coons just can't stop with their wild antics. I never seen a raccoon spread his fingers so wide apart!
Now, a little technical information about the Raccoon... just want you wanted to read about...right? hehe...
Now here is some of that annoying information you may or may not want to read about.. Here are some of those facts about raccoons, that you may or maynot care to know about.. hehe..
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a native mammal, measuring about 3 feet long, including its 12-inch, bushy, ringed tail. Because their hind legs are longer than the front legs, raccoons have a hunched appearance when they walk or run. Each of their front feet has five dexterous toes, allowing raccoons to grasp and manipulate food and other items. Raccoons prefer forest areas near a stream or water source, but have adapted to various environments throughout Washington. Raccoon populations can get quite large in urban areas, owing to hunting and trapping restrictions, few predators, and human-supplied food. Adult raccoons weigh 15 to 40 pounds, their weight being a result of genetics, age, available food, and habitat location. Males have weighed in at over 60 pounds. A raccoon in the wild will probably weigh less than the urbanized raccoon that has learned to live on handouts, pet food, and garbage-can leftovers. As long as raccoons are kept out of human homes, not cornered, and not treated as pets, they are not dangerous. Facts about Washington Raccoons Food and Feeding Habitats
•Raccoons will eat almost anything, but are particularly fond of creatures found in water—clams, crayfish, frogs, fish, and snails.
•Raccoons also eat insects, slugs, dead animals, birds and bird eggs, as well as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Around humans, raccoons often eat garbage and pet food.
•Although not great hunters, raccoons can catch young gophers, squirrels, mice, and rats.
•Except during the breeding season and for females with young, raccoons are solitary. Individuals will eat together if a large amount of food is available in an area. Den Sites and Resting Sites
•Dens are used for shelter and raising young. They include abandoned burrows dug by other mammals, areas in or under large rock piles and brush piles, hollow logs, and holes in trees.
•Den sites also include wood duck nest-boxes, attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, and abandoned vehicles.
•In urban areas, raccoons normally use den sites as daytime rest sites. In wooded areas, they often rest in trees.
•Raccoons generally move to different den or daytime rest site every few days and do not follow a predictable pattern. Only a female with young or an animal “holed up” during a cold spell will use the same den for any length of time. Several raccoons may den together during winter storms. Reproduction and Home Range
•Raccoons pair up only during the breeding season, and mating occurs as early as January to as late as June. The peak mating period is March to April.
•After a 65-day gestation period, two to three kits are born.
•The kits remain in the den until they are about seven weeks old, at which time they can walk, run, climb, and begin to occupy alternate dens.
•At eight to ten weeks of age, the young regularly accompany their mother outside the den and forage for them selves. By 12 weeks, the kits roam on their own for several nights before returning to their mother.
•The kits remain with their mother in her home range through winter, and in early spring seek out their own territories.
•The size of a raccoon’s home range as well as its nightly hunting area varies greatly depending on the habitat and food supply. Home range diameters of 1 mile are known to occur in urban areas. Mortality and Longevity
•Raccoons die from encounters with vehicles, hunters, and trappers, and from disease, starvation, and predation.
•Young raccoons are the main victims of starvation, since they have very little fat reserves to draw from during food shortages in late winter and early spring.
•Raccoon predators include cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Large owls and eagles will prey on young raccoons.
•The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is 2 to 3 years; captive raccoons have lived. Viewing Raccoons Raccoons can be seen throughout the year, except during extremely cold periods. Usually observed at night, they are occasionally seen during the day eating or napping in a tree or searching elsewhere for food. Coastal raccoons take advantage of low tides and are seen foraging on shellfish and other food by day. Trails Raccoons use trails made by other wildlife or humans next to creeks, ravines, ponds, and other water sources. Raccoons often use culverts as a safe way to cross under roads. With a marsh on one side of the road and woods on the other, a culvert becomes their chief route back and forth. Look for raccoon tracks in sand, mud, or soft soil at either end of the culvert. In developed areas, raccoon travel along fences, next to buildings, and near food sources.
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Houston, TX - United States
Oh we have these little buggars around our house also! They are hungry! FAV!
Norwalk, OH - United States
Oh, my goodness. These trash pandas are so cute. At least that is what my daughter calls them. They keep knocking down her bird feeders and eating it all.
Daytona Beach, FL - United States
Oh my! Another great capture! And those leaves in the background add so much, too! Just love your description, as well! ;-)
Santa Rosa, CA - United States
Kim, love your backyard friends and gallery. Did read your description, like your sense of humor, D ) D).
Strykersville, NY - United States
I believe you've trained these little guys to do your bidding! It's like you say, okay, let's play school today or pretend we're at a football game and you're the cheerleaders. I've never seen wild animals this cooperative!! You're amazing Kym. And on this snowy day, this is pure delight. F/L Shared.
St Albert, AB - Canada
Congratulations on your sale, Kym. Love all your raccoon shots, and the descriptions!
Surrey, BC - Canada
Oh was I waiting for another story and picture. Eti is right, don't forget to start with your book. Seems like there are more waiting for that than just me. Lovely as usual. v/.f . Congrats to your sale! Hurray!!!
Vancouver, BC - Canada
Ahh,finally a well deserved sale for these munchkins! And dont forget to start with this book of yours Missy:)
Park City, UT - United States
Think this one is my favorite! But have to ask..... Do you have them on payroll? Just kidding!
Short Hills, NJ - United States
Lol! It looks like you have a whole party of models just at your door, fighting to be picked. Lucky you. Great photo and title, Kym. vote
Kym Backland replied:
Joanna, Happy Monday to you my friend! Thanks for your visit....a LONG time ago! I'll catch up someday!
Coram, ny - United States
kym-this is tooo funny!you and these raccoons have some relationship,amazing what you capture with them!were u waiving a new bag of twinkies in front of them in this pic? i think they know they're back on the market,wonderful job:) v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Ed, You really made me laugh with your TWINKIES comment! I appreciate the votes and favorite click too!
Seattle, Wa - United States
Thanks to all the voted for me in the MOSES ZIBOR CONTEST... FIRST PLACE FINISH today 7/19/2013... whooo hooo.. I appreciate your votes!
Clarence, NY - United States
Too cute. Congrats on your third place contest win. f/v
Kym Backland replied:
Kathleen, I appreciate you taking the time to tell me of my contest wins, and the votes too!
Fürth, Ba - Germany
Another funny shot of your gang of little rascals, Kym!.. Well,...I cannot help,..have to admit that they have captured my heart!! v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Alfred. Thanks so much! I know they are pesky bandits, but they know how to give "Good Face" Thanks for your visit and votes!
Bentonville, AR - United States
Kym---congratulations on your WFS win in the 'Fun and Frolics' contest! Now---tell me--what would you do if they got in the house? They are cute----and smart--and curious! :) fave/voted
Kym Backland replied:
Thanks for your notes and votes yesterday! I appreciate you taking the time to congratulate me! Have a great day!
Alexandria, VA - United States
Kym, you have a way with these critters! I love how you capture their personalities, and the title is absolutely perfect. Thanks for making me smile.
Kym Backland replied:
Julie, Thanks for smiling! I'm glad I can make someone smile. I need to do that for myself too! I appreciate you taking the time to come by and leave me a nice comment!
Clarence, NY - United States
This is too funny. Congrats on your third place contest win.v
Kym Backland replied:
Kathleen, Thanks for the congrats on my tie for second place in this contest! I appreciate you keeping up with the contest winners.. very nice of you!
Linden, PA - United States
I can tell these guys like you very much. they know animals lovers (who keep treats) when they see them. Precious Kym! FV
Kym Backland replied:
Shirl, Thanks for your kind notes and votes.. I really appreciate you stopping in!
Toronto, ON - Canada
The Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group had a contest called "Fun and Frolics" and you entered 3 entries with your Coonies. They are leading the board now. Here is the link to the leaderboard http://fineartamerica.com/contests/fun-and-frolics.html?tab=leaderboard
Kym Backland replied:
Lingfai, I think I told you I joined that group because of YOU! So thanks for telling me that.. Thanks for the LINK... not sausage! hehe
Toronto, ON - Canada
These two smart coons have me cast their votes on WFS Fun and Frolic Contest. Well done, Kym
Kym Backland replied:
Lingfai, Sorry I missed your comments the other day! Thank you for telling me how the leaderboard is doing! You make me smile..
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