MAMMALS

Yes, raccoons along with red (and grey) foxes, bats, and skunks are the main carriers of the rabies virus in the United States. Ordinarily, any warm-blooded animal can carry rabies, but these ones are what we call “rabies vector species. Can You Get Rabies from Racoons? Yes, raccoons with rabies can transfer the virus to…

Raccoons are omnivores, opportunistic feeders, and will eat chocolates if available. They’ve adapted into city lives; raccoons can and love to eat sweets, candy, and chocolate, in fact, more and more videos of raccoons eating chocolate have stormed the internet. Now, because they can doesn’t mean chocolates are safe for them. Plenty of chocolate types…

Yes! Raccoons are able to climb trees in order to rest safely during the day. They can climb up and down trees if their roosting spot is disturbed. Raccoons are nocturnal creatures but if hungry enough, one might turn up in your backyard. Here in the States, they are unwelcomed guests. Can Raccoons Climb Trees?…

Raccoons are threats to canines. A raccoon will attack and kill your dog, possibly feeding on it thereafter. However, If you have a large dog, the battle is pretty much one-sided. It’s a problem if they’re more evenly matched. Cats are typically more agile than raccoons and may be able to outrun them. Dogs? Not…

Raccoons can swim in pools, ponds, creeks, underwater, oceans and in lakes to hunt and feed on prey such as frogs, insects, shellfish, and even fish. Raccoons are actually quite excellent swimmers, making them unwanted quests in your swimming pool and fish ponds. This can happen because the raccoon is looking to capture something that…

Yes, a raccoon has enough power and skills to fight, kill and eat a cat or kittens. Although It may choose not to if there are food sources such as trash cans, pet food available. Fights between Cats and raccoons are quite common that you think, and raccoons can carry roundworms, rabies, and other infectious…

Racoons can be pets. This wild animal has been further domesticated over the years by people who think they’re adorable. One of those people was President Calvin Coolidge. He owned two pet raccoons while he was in the White House. I think going through the trouble of owning one is worth it but most animal…