Traditionally, they live in tree cavities or burrows emerging at dusk to hunt frogs and crustaceans while keeping an eye out for predators such as coyotes and foxes. Barns have aided their northern migration, offering refuge from cold northern winters, and now, raccoons have been found as far north as Alaska. The species originally kept to the deciduous and mixed forests of North America, but its impressive ability to adapt has enabled the animal to move into a wide range of habitats, from mountainous terrains to large cities.
The first urban sighting was in Cincinnati during the s. Raccoon populations do very well in urban areas, primarily due to hunting and trapping restrictions, a general lack of predators, and an abundance of available human food.
In urban areas, its home range generally spans about one mile. The animal is nocturnal, mostly foraging and feeding at night. Though previously thought to be quite solitary, there is now evidence that the species congregates in gender-specific groups.
Mating season for raccoons falls generally anytime between January and June. Seal or barricade any holes or crevices in your house that could possibly lead raccoons to find shelter in your attic, basement or shed. Need Advice?
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Sign In. It is known more for its climbing abilities. It is capable of making a variety of sounds, including whistling, shrieking, chattering, clicking its teeth, snarling and growling. In Canada, the raccoon is found in northern Alberta, southern B. In agricultural regions of eastern North America, its range is between one and four square kilometres.
In prairie habitat, however, it has areas up to 50 square kilometres, and urban raccoons normally occupy less than 0. Raccoon ranges can overlap, and there is very little evidence that they are territorial. Download a printable version of this page.
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Donate and Support Geography in Canada. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society family of sites:. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Canadian Geographic Photo Club. Canadian Geographic Education. Canadian Geographic student geography challenge. Help designate an official bird for Canada. In more urban settings, a raccoon's den may be an abandoned vehicle, a chimney, an attic or crawl space, or any other protected location they can get into.
They also often take refuge below homes or underneath woodpiles. Raccoons typically have multiple dens, and they move between them every couple of days. Because they are primarily nocturnal, raccoons during the day will be resting.
These mammals are able to climb, and are sometimes seen in trees, leading some to wonder, "Do raccoons live in trees? Raccoons may climb trees in order to rest safely during the day.
Most raccoons, however, will rest inside one of their dens. A hands-off approach. Many people find raccoons to be cute, and it can be tempting to approach or even feed them when you cross paths.
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