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Where the Wild Things Are: Protecting Your Family and Pets from Raccoon Rabies

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE The Masked Night Raider LIFESPAN HOME RANGE In captivity, raccoons can live 10 to 15 years. In the wild, a full lifespan is about 5 to 7 years. "Raccoons are found across most North America. Hollow trees, rock crevices, burrows dug by other animals, storm sewers, crawl spaces, chimneys, and attics are all suitable homes for a raccoon. Natural predators are cougars, YEARS bobcats, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and great horned owls. 35 SIZE Wild Raccoons weigh 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. POUNDS TENNESSEE STATE OF HONOR In 1971, the state of Tennessee declared the raccoon its official state animal. RACCOON RABIES Transmitted through the saliva of rabid animals, raccoon rabies was probably introduced into the mid-Atlantic region of the United States in the mid 1970s when raccoons were transported from the south-eastern United States to the mid-Atlantic area for the replenishment of hunting stocks. Since then the virus has spread rapidly. WASHING FOOD THE LONG WINTER When winter weather gets particularly harsh, raccoons will spend weeks in their dens without eating.but they do not hibernatet. Instead, their metabolism drops and they live off the fat stores they developed from eating heavily in the late fall. Whether or not raccoons actually wash their food is a hotly debated topic among experts. Most agree that they do not. Evidence indicates that "washing" is a fixed-motor pattern used in searching for aquatic prey in the wild. With their highly sensitive, human-like forepaws raccoons are able to handle their food and bring it to their mouths to eat. RACCOON The raccoon (also known as the common culture as a lovable prankster or scamp, raccoon and the North American raccoon) is an raccoons pose a real danger to human omnivorous and primarily nocturnal mammal beings and pets. best known for the distinctive mask-like color- Raccoons prefer wooded areas with a ation around its eyes, ringed tail, and dexterous source of water, but they adapt well to other environments and will sometimes front paws. make a home in suburban chimneys, Though featured in the mythologies of several Native American tribes and in American popular attics, and sheds. How to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Yard SECURE THE LIDS OF ALL TRASH CANS. Raccoons are often drawn to the "tasty tidbits" awaiting them inside your garbage. A strong bungee cord stretched across the topes of cans is a good deterrent, as is placing a heavy object on the top of the lid. INSTALL MOTION-SENSITIVE SECURITY LIGHTS OR PLACE A RADIO NEAR YOUR TRASH CANS. Raccoons dislike both light and noise. A PUT YOUR PETS' FOOD UP AT NIGHT. Cat and dog food is a favorite of Raccoons. Eliminate this food source. STOP FEEDING THE BIRDS. Raccoons will not only steal food from bird feeders but will also scavenge it from the ground. Pause bird feeding if you think a raccoon is present. PET WARNING Do not send your dog outdoors to scare a raccoon away. Some raccoons can weigh up to 35 pounds and inflict serious injury on your pet if they feel threatened. Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_4807084_keep-raccoon-away-house.html OEOLSSONAL DR Brought to you by DRĀ® Power Equipment Please visit us at DRpower.com and at www.facebook.com/drpowerequip DONE RIGHT POWER.

Where the Wild Things Are: Protecting Your Family and Pets from Raccoon Rabies

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This infographic provides insight and information about raccoons and how to safeguard your pets and your home from these night raiders, especially dangerous rabies infections.

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