Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Photographed the Racoon at the Bioparc - Wildlife Park in Bonaventure Regional County Municipality Of Quebec on the Gaspe Peninsula on Chaleur Bay along the Bonaventure River in the Province of Quebec Canada
Appearance: Grayish-brown fur with 5 to 10 alternating black and brown rings on the tail; a black mask across the eyes; bushy tail makes up about one-third of its total length (72–104 cm).
Diet: Omnivorous—eats insects, crayfish, fruits, nuts, small animals, bird eggs, fish, and human garbage. The myth that they "wash" food is false; they manipulate food in water to better feel and identify it.
Behavior: Solitary and nocturnal, but may form small social groups during breeding season. Excellent climbers and swimmers; can descend trees headfirst.
Reproduction: Females give birth to 2–5 kits after a 60–74 day gestation. Kits are born blind and open their eyes at 18–24 days. They stay with their mother for up to a year.
Lifespan: 1.8–3.1 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity.
Habitat: Found in deciduous forests, marshes, urban areas, and near water. Dens include tree cavities, burrows, chimneys, attics, and storm sewers.
Source: Brave Search
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Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Photographed the Racoon at the Bioparc - Wildlife Park in Bonaventure Regional County Municipality Of Quebec on the Gaspe Peninsula on Chaleur Bay along the Bonaventure River in the Province of Quebec Canada
Appearance: Grayish-brown fur with 5 to 10 alternating black and brown rings on the tail; a black mask across the eyes; bushy tail makes up about one-third of its total length (72–104 cm).
Diet: Omnivorous—eats insects, crayfish, fruits, nuts, small animals, bird eggs, fish, and human garbage. The myth that they "wash" food is false; they manipulate food in water to better feel and identify it.
Behavior: Solitary and nocturnal, but may form small social groups during breeding season. Excellent climbers and swimmers; can descend trees headfirst.
Reproduction: Females give birth to 2–5 kits after a 60–74 day gestation. Kits are born blind and open their eyes at 18–24 days. They stay with their mother for up to a year.
Lifespan: 1.8–3.1 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity.
Habitat: Found in deciduous forests, marshes, urban areas, and near water. Dens include tree cavities, burrows, chimneys, attics, and storm sewers.
Source: Brave Search
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This photograph and all those within my photostream are protected by copyright. The photos may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without my written permission.