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MaskedBandit-- Links From Adoptee Search To Raccoons
the original owners. Also please note All of the raccoons in thiswebsite are wild animals! None of them are pets. In fact, all
http://www.maskedbandit.com/interests.htm

Extractions: RACCOONS NON-RACCOONS ADOPTION BOOKS ... FRIENDS RACCOONS This is the home page of a raccoon who was orphaned as a baby and rescued by our friend Eve. World Wide Raccoon Web A collection of online information and resources about the North American Raccoon (Procyon lotor). The Gable's Raccoon World Raccoons, resources,tips and links Remo Raccoon's Home Page Information about how to live with a raccoon that can't be returned to the wild. How To Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator In Your State A listing of wildlife rehabilitators/centers by state and country. It is by no means a complete listing of rehabbers, but the individuals and groups listed here will be able to help or refer you to an appropriate person in your area. Raccoon Rescue Raccoon Rescue is a grassroots humane program formed with the objective to rescue and relocate wildlife displaced by development. Located in Florida, this site has lots of good info on raccoon diets and care for emergency situations.
Wild Animal Jewelry By Zarah: Raccoons By Paul Brent
Colorful Concepts in Jewelry by ZARAH wild Animals. To purchase yourjewelry now you can DOWNLOAD a Zarah wild Animals Design Order Form.
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Seeds For The Wild - Hennepin Parks
Other wildlings that relish acorns are black bears, raccoons, wildturkeys, grouse, pheasants, whitefooted mice, deer and ducks.
http://www.hennepinparks.org/themes/2000_heidel_seedsforwild.cfm

Extractions: what happens to all the extra seeds? They're eaten, that's what. The "wildlings" get them! Let's see how the mighty oak trees affect the wild world. Mother White, Bur or Red Oak drops her acorns in late August and early September. But even before the seeds are ripe enough to fall, wild creatures are gathering them. Flocks of bluejays, grackles and blackbirds pluck the green acorns from the branches and consume them on the spot or store them for later meals. Squirrels and chipmunks scramble up into the oak's canopy and chew off the branch tips. The leafy stems, with new acorns attached, fall to the ground. A squirrelly free-for-all ensues with the chipmunks getting a large share of the harvest. One "chippie" can haul away four or five acorns at a time. White and bur oak acorns sprout right after hitting the ground. Nutrients are rapidly transferred from the nuts into the new seedlings. Gray squirrels bite off the pointed acorn tips, which prevents sprouting and loss of food value. The acorn therefore keeps better as a future food source.
Squirrel Baffles-Magic Halo. Accessories To Help Keep Raccoons, Squirrels And Un
Worlds Best Squirrel Baffles by Erva. Good looking way to keep squirrels off yourwild bird feeders. Magic Halo. Get the most out of your wild bird feeders.
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Extractions: Good looking way to keep squirrels off your wild bird feeders. Powder coated steel baffles keep these squirrel deterents attractive as well as effective. 14 1/2" in length and 7" in diameter the SB-1D mounts on round poles up to 1 5/8" in diameter. The SB4 mounts on 4"x4" wood posts. Installs in just minutes with only a screw driver. Mounting hardware included.
Raccoons As Pets
I believe wild animals belong in the wild when at all possible. Sometimes wildliferehabbers have raccoons that are not releasable for various reasons, such as
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Extractions: Raccoons are not pets in the way that cats and dogs are, no matter how many generations have been bred in captivity. At best, they can be considered a companion friend. At worst, a liability insurance nightmare! They live by one set of rules - theirs. And they change the rules whenever it suits them. They will melt your heart with their loving face. And shed your blood (any anything else you may value) with their razor sharp teeth and claws. If you keep a raccoon caged, all you will have is a caged wild animal, not a pet. If you let it have the run of your house, then it will be the raccoon keeping you as a pet as it does what it pleases to the house and you. And an adult raccoon is quite capable of causing a great amount of damage, to both you and your possessions, in a very short amount of time! I believe wild animals belong in the wild when at all possible.
Raccoons
As wild animals for the most part , is inevitable that if there were an outbreakof the disease The exact same thing is happening with raccoons and rabies.
http://www.geocities.com/~octodont/racmyths.html

Extractions: Raccoons are one of many species of animal that subject to many strange stereotypes and false "facts" . The point of this page is to attempt to dispel those false stereotypes with basic fact. Listed below are several Myth's and the truths's about them. Enjoy! This is one of the more popular ones. Sadly it has been responsible for a lot of problems and has caused much needless paranoia. But first, let me say that I do acknowledge that they are one of many species of animal that is susceptible to it and yes there are cases of them having it. I'm not saying that they do not get it, which would be a lie. The truth though, is that not all of them have rabies. As wild animals for the most part , is inevitable that if there were an outbreak of the disease somewhere that at least some of them would come into contact with a diseased animal and contract it. It is important to remember that rabies is a disease and that in order to be infected with it, an animal must contract it from another animal. It
Raccoons
raccoons are wild animals. Breeders may say that they sell domesticated raccoons,but it just is not so. raccoons are wild animals that belong in the wild.
http://members.tripod.com/loveanimals0/id18_m.htm

Extractions: Raccoons are those cute cuddly looking masked bandits that so many of us see after dark on the side of the road or even in our own backyards. Many people are very misinformed about these furry little creatures. Not all raccoons have rabies. This is one very common myth. They can contract rabies in the wild but the chances are no greater that any other wild animal. Another myth is that they always wash their food before eating, which is not true either. Raccoons inhabit a very wide range of places throughout the northern United States. They hibernate in the winter and can grow to be an average of 25 pounds (although captive raccoons tend to be much larger than wild ones). They can live an average of 10 years in the wild and slightly longer in captivity. Raccoons are wild animals. Breeders may say that they sell "domesticated" raccoons, but it just is not so. Some animals can be domesticated, but at this point in time raccoons are not. They are wild by nature and can be very hard to handle, I know from experience. Many people purchase one and then find out that it is to much for them to handle and there is nowhere for these animals to go unless you find a rescue that will take him. Otherwise they are turned lose into the wild where they are likely to die. Even raccoons that are very young (I had to feed mine with an eyedropper) can be extremely hard to "tame". The bigger and the older they get the more of a handful they become. They are very curios by nature and will investigate every inch of his new home. They are also climbers by nature and they will climb on your furniture, curtains, countertops and anything else that they can which often leads to damage being done. They will be very destructive to your home and your belongings. Feeding time can be a disastrous mess also. Since they are nocturnal (daytime sleepers) to leave them roam your house at night unattended will be damaging to your home. I tried caging mine at night to keep him from causing mischief, but then all he did was bang in the cage and cry all night as I tried to sleep. (My raccoon was a rescue by the way, he was not bought for a pet)
Raccoons
As one of North America's most charismatic and recognizable animals, raccoons areone of the few wild species that appears to have actually benefited from
http://www.hsus.org/ace/14411

Extractions: With their bandit's mask and ringed tail, raccoons ( Procyon lotor At least as intelligent as cats or dogs, raccoons possess far greater manual dexterity as well as a highly developed sense of touch. In fact, the word "raccoon" is derived from arakun, an Algonquin word meaning "he scratches with his hands." It was once thought that raccoons' familiar "washing" of foods demonstrated hygienic instincts. But in truth, raccoons don't wash everything they eat. They manipulate food, dunking and soaking it when water is available, and so appear to be washing it. However, when water is not convenient, they use many of the same motions in handling food. The behavior probably more accurately reflects a need to tactually experience things than it does to clean them.
The Humane Society Of The United States
raccoons are one of the few wild species that appears to have actually benefitedfrom contact with humans, and they have adapted remarkably well to life in our
http://www.hsus.org/ace/Article_Printer_Friendly?Content_ID=14411
Outdoors:Our Wild Neighbors
Although raccoons make for entertaining viewing in the wild, these ringtailed creaturesare best-known to many homeowners as garbage-can raiders and pet-food
http://news.ozarksnow.com/ozarksoutdoors/1205-OurWildNei-15587.html

Extractions: /* You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on the next lines. */ var pageName="" var server="" var channel="" var pageType="" var pageValue="" var prop1="" var prop2="" var prop3="" var prop4="Our Wild Neighbors" var prop5="" var prop6="news" var prop7="" var prop8="" var prop9="" var prop10="" var s_code=' ' Species: Raccoon Scientific name: Procyon lotor. Claim to fame: "Coon hunting" is part of the Ozarks' rural heritage that dates back to this region's first settlers. Though the sport isn't as popular these days, raccoons are still classified as a game animal in Missouri and are included in the state's furbearer season, which runs from Nov. 20 to Jan. 20, 2003. Although raccoons make for entertaining viewing in the wild, these ring-tailed creatures are best-known to many homeowners as garbage-can raiders and pet-food stealers. Species status: Raccoons are found throughout Missouri. It's theorized that an increase of habitat in the urban areas and a decline in trapping and hunting of raccoons in recent decades has led to an increase in raccoon numbers in the state.
Dog Owner's Guide: The Call Of The Wild
raccoons raiding garbage cans and moving into chimneys, birds dining on feeders andfruit quality of life but tempt Ranger to harken back to his wild wolf days.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/wildlife.html

Extractions: [Dog Owner's Guide: The call of the wild (www.canismajor.com/dog/wildlife.html)] Live in the Cincinnati area? Looking for a private trainer or training club? A boarding kennel? How about an all breed club? Visit our Dog Owner's Guide Mall Home Topics Index ... Advertise Raccoons raiding garbage cans and moving into chimneys, birds dining on feeders and fruit, squirrels plotting to steal birdseed, opossums and skunks grazing through gardens, rabbits chomping on veggies and flowers, deer foraging on backyard shrubs city and suburban neighborhoods are rife with wildlife that enhance the quality of life but tempt Ranger to harken back to his wild wolf days. In spite of predictions of environmental doom and gloom when new subdivisions are built, many species of wildlife seems to recover rather rapidly and adjust well to human presence. Most critters even learn to tolerate a dog or two or at least to plan their escape routes should Sassy or Sunny zip out the door in hot pursuit. But many dogs manage to get up close and personal with wildlife, much to their peril and the chagrin of their owners.
Cumberland Island, Georgia - Defenders Of Wild Cumberland
hogs and raccoons consumed 117 nests or 65% of all nests laid by Caretta caretta.On July 31, 2000, Caretta caretta, together with Defenders of wild Cumberland
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Extractions: Caretta caretta is listed as a protected species under the Endangered Species Act. Caretta caretta nests on Cumberland Island, Georgia, within the boundaries of the Cumberland Island National Seashore. Nesting occurs beginning the first week in May with the last nest hatching during October. The Georgia population of Caretta caretta , including that on Cumberland Island, is a separate sub-population of Caretta caretta, genetically distinct from the more numerous Florida Caretta caretta population and one which is increasingly threatened by loss of nesting habitat and increased depredation of its nests and hatchlings. It is well known in the scientific community that both raccoons and feral hogs prey on the incubating eggs and hatchlings of sea turtles with the raccoon being the principal predator. Both feral hogs and raccoons inhabit the entirety of Cumberland Island including the beaches which are used by Caretta caretta for nesting. In 1995, realizing that the nesting of loggerheads in Georgia [had] declined despite enactment of conservation measures to protect sea turtles in the water the NPS entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources adopting the Management Plan for the Protection of Nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles and Their Habitat in Georgia (Management Plan). The Management Plan notes at its beginning that there is growing consensus among sea turtle biologists that . . . there is sufficient evidence for up-listing these animals [Georgia and South Carolina loggerheads] from threatened to endangered status under the Endangered Species Act. This Management Plan is in force today.
Raccoons & Rabies In Michigan
Rabid wild raccoons have been a problem in the Northeastern UnitedStates for years, and have been steadily moving westward. They
http://www.abbeyeast.com/rabies.htm

Extractions: Well, Michigan is an awfully nice place to spend the summer.... But rabies is no joking matter. It's a serious virus infecting the nervous system, which, left untreated, can kill its victims. The most common way to get rabies is through the bite of an infected animal. How can you tell if an animal's infected? You can't! Rabid animals aren't always foaming at the mouth, like the mad dogs in old movies. Domestic animals like cats and dogs carry rabies, which is why pet owners are required by law to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Wild animals like raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats also carry rabies, and since they're wild, aren't likely to have been vaccinated. For best protection against rabies, make sure your dogs and cats are vaccinated, and keep them (and yourself) away from wild raccoons and other wild animals.
Dr. Sue's Raccoon Fun Page (Davis Virtual Market) 7/19/95
raccoons can carry some diseases which can be transmitted to humans and pets so itis unwise to pet or touch wild raccoons or to encourage them to eat in your
http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/vme/DrSue/raccoon.html

Extractions: Meeko, Pocahontas 's companion in the new Disney movie (POCAHONTAS) is a raccoon (rack-KOON). Actually, Captain John Smith did play a roll in the naming of this cute carnivore which is native to North and Central America. In 1612 , he wrote "There is a beast they call Aroughcun", which the Indians prized for its meat and fur. The name Aroughcun means "he scratches with his hands." The scientific name for the most common North American raccoon is Procyon lotor. Lotor is Latin for "washer" and the raccoon has been observed by many to "wash" its food. There are seven species of raccoons in the new world, five live on tropical islands, one in the Yucatan and our friend Aroughcun. Although they are classified carnivores (meat eaters) they really are omnivorous,eating fish, frogs, clams, crayfish, termites, ant larvae, mice, insects and fruit, berries, nuts and vegetables and dog and cat food if they are living in the "city." Usually, they live in forests, marshes, plains but they also thrive in urban areas. In the wild they live approximately 6 years and the females give birth to 1-7 young after a 2 month long pregnancy. The adults usually weigh about 20-25 pounds with the males larger than the females. They do not hibernate but will become dormant in the cold northern winters. The raccoons have a reputation for clever nighttime raids on garbage cans and because of their almost hand-like front paws with their long, thin mobile fingers they can learn to open cans, latches, turn on faucets and get into all kinds of fun and trouble. They use these hands to catch their food and often appear to wash their food before eating it and wash their hands, but scientists aren't sure what this behavior really means. Most raccoons lead solitary lives but they can group together for food or shelter and the young stay with their mothers through the summer and into fall. Raccoons can carry some diseases which can be transmitted to humans and pets so it is unwise to pet or touch wild raccoons or to encourage them to eat in your pets food bowl. Usually they are shy but curious.
What Do Raccoons Normally Eat?
saddly, many pple raise baby wild animals as pets, and then release them .itmay very well be one. raccoons are omnivores which means they eat everything
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Extractions: rems = ""; document.write(rems); Return to the Wildlife Garden Forum Post a Follow-Up Posted by Judith My Page ) on Fri, Dec 20, 02 at 12:14 Follow-Up Postings: saddly, many pple raise baby wild animals as pets, and then release them....it may very well be one. raccoons are omnivores which means they eat everything edible and will fare very well in barns and around buildings if they can pick food from the other animals... the little critter is probably havin a hard time finding "natural" food as it never learned it properly and has not been teached to fear human beings... you could provide it with food like fruits that can be found in your area, and pieces of meat....but the real way would be to reeducate totally the animal to help it learn how a real wild one should behave.... Stephane Deshaies
Catching And Keeping Wild Critters Is Both Illegal And Unwise
picking up wild animals and retaining possession, Pope said. That deer in the photohad a collar on it and I've had people bring in raccoons wearing collars
http://www.post-gazette.com/healthscience/20030102wildlifeep2.asp

Extractions: Home ... Environment Catching and keeping wild critters is both illegal and unwise Thursday, January 02, 2003 By Don Hopey, Post-Gazette Staff Writer Close encounters between people and wild animals are on the increase, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, as are reports of people removing those animals from the woods, fields and roadsides to keep them as pets. Catching and keeping deer, bears, raccoons, opossums, foxes, rabbits, squirrels and other infant, adult or injured wildlife is not only illegal but also dangerous to the health of animals and people. "It's a concern," said Jerry Feaser, a game commission spokesman. "Each spring we put out a news release on it. Last year, we put that news release out twice. We don't keep numbers on it so we can't quantify it, but it's something we feel is an increasing problem." Dawn Amundson feeds a doe named Sarah inside her Gouldsboro, Pa., home on Christmas Eve. The deer was raised by Amundson from birth and lives in the wild. The deer returns for milk or to hang out with Amundson's dogs, Mercedes the Rottweiler, left, and Brittany the Husky. Amundson placed an orange collar on the deer in hopes that hunters will not shoot her pet. (Jason Farmer, Pocono Record, via AP)
Raccoons
Now most scientists think that captive raccoons are really acting theway they would have in the wild by finding food in the water.
http://home.earthlink.net/~ffzweb/Raccoons.htm

Extractions: Three raccoon residents at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary are male Dredger , and females Autumn and Scout. These three little critters were probably from 1998's litter, and are now full grown. Very mischievous and destructive, this raccoon clan should be a "heads up" for anyone thinking of embarking on wild pet experiences. Emma Raccoon Emma A collision with a car sent young raccoon Emma to a Yolo county wildlife care group. Neurological damage makes wild survival impossible. Her birthdate? 1995. Recently Emma moved into the new Miners Cabin exhibit with Ringtail Chaos, and Skunk Gardenia. Visitors have a window into a mini-model of a miner's cabin, complete with furnishings. The backyard is a haven of rest with a waterfall cascading down a cliff, a stream and gold pan, and plenty of plants and grass. Emma seems to be really enjoying her new surroundings, and her new neighbors! The Marvelous Masked Mammal Raccoons thrive because they are adaptable, they are able to change their behavior to suit their situation. They will eat almost anything, with their nimble front paws and a great deal of curiosity, raccoons can find whatever food is available, according to the season. They have a keen sense of touch, poking their small fingers into crevices, searching for small animals, such as mice and insects to eat. They can open garbage cans, and live well on the contents.
Raccoons -- Facts & Fancies
raccoons can live up to 16 years in the wild but most die before reaching fiveyears. raccoons are very clean and use a common latrine in the wild.
http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/report/raccoons.htm

Extractions: Raccoons Facts and Fancies Wildlife Rescue League's Rescue Report The raccoons (Procyon lotor) belongs to the carnivores grouping, a group that is composed of mammals which are primarily meat eaters, although many of them also eat berries, fruit, vegetables, eggs, acorns, beech and hickory nuts, grains, grasses, and bark, if nothing else is available. All carnivores have five toes and large canine teeth. The raccoon is omnivorous and the ratio of plant to animal food varies by season and what is available. Raccoons are in the Procyonidae (procyon, meaning to wash) family which also includes the ringtail cat and coati, and probably the red panda. There are seven species of raccoons in North America and 25 subspecies. Their weight varies from 12 to 35 pounds. Females are usually smaller than males. Their color is grayish-brown, and the tail has 5 to 7 complete dark rings, alternating with broader brown or gray rings. The tip of the tail is always dark. Albinistic (white) and Melanistic (black) individuals are not uncommon. Raccoons have a highly developed sense of touch considered to be superior to other non-primate mammals. They can easily unlock doors and get into trash cans and other mischief. They have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity consistent with their nocturnal habits. Raccoons are excellent climbers and are one of the few mammals that can descend vertical tree trunks head first. They are also strong swimmers and can easily cross rivers and lakes, but only venture into deep water as an escape route from trouble.
Outdoors Hunting Racoons
but to thrive, and do well, so that future generations of raccoons, and people raccoonis a priceless commodity in regards to part of our 'wild' North American
http://www.oxford.net/outdoors/Hunting/raccoons.html

Extractions: Field Tests Sorel Boots Federal's 'Classic' 22 rim fire ammo About the Author Products Section Links to some friends of Outdoors THE RACCOON: (Latin name; Procyon lotor) In my opinion, the raccoon is one of North America's finest critters! Indeed, this little fur ball has been responsible for putting much food on my table, both, directly from it's delicious meat, and indirectly, from the money received from the excellent fur that I've processed and sold! Myself, and others, have been able to survive 'hard times' because of the raccoon - and I owe this fellow species the utmost of respect; whenever possible I must use my education, expertise, and compunction to help the raccoon remain as a 'sustainable' entity within the balance of nature. I want the raccoon to not only survive, but to thrive, and do well, so that future generations of raccoons, and people alike, will be able to share our continent together symbiotically. The raccoon is a precious re-newable natural resource, and a source of sustenance for many of us, lets all keep it that way!
CDC's Rabies Web Page That's Just For Kids
Skunks, 0. Foxes, 4. Bats, 20. raccoons, 52. Rodents/rabbits, 0. Other wild animals,0. Skunks. 17. Foxes. 15. Bats. 65. raccoons. 0. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Other wildanimals. 3.
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Extractions: Alabama Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Alabama 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Alabama 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Alabama 2001) = none Back to Map Alaska Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Alaska 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Alaska 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Alaska 2001) = none Back to Map Arizona Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Arizona 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Arizona 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Arizona 2001) = none Back to Map Arkansas Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Arkansas 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Arkansas 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Arkansas 2001) = none Back to Map California Rabies Cases (2001)

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