Raccoon crossing the road
Mar 10, 2018 10:51:17 GMT -5
Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 10, 2018 10:51:17 GMT -5
A Raccoon crossing the road at the Viera Wetlands.
DID YOU KNOW:
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. Albinistic (white) and Melanistic (black) individuals are not uncommon.
Raccoons arch their back while walking, giving them a very distinctive look.
Raccoons can contract both feline and canine distemper and rabies. Canine distemper cannot be transmitted to humans. All warm-blooded animals can transmit rabies, however raccoons, foxes, skunks, woodchucks, and bats are considered high-risk species.
DID YOU KNOW:
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. Albinistic (white) and Melanistic (black) individuals are not uncommon.
Raccoons arch their back while walking, giving them a very distinctive look.
Raccoons can contract both feline and canine distemper and rabies. Canine distemper cannot be transmitted to humans. All warm-blooded animals can transmit rabies, however raccoons, foxes, skunks, woodchucks, and bats are considered high-risk species.