Procyon Lotor

Raccoon a.k.a “Coon”

Active at night

Excellent climbers

Stocky Build, heavily furred with a ringed tail

Length – 2 to 3 feet

Weight – 10 to 30 pounds

Prominent black mask over the eyes

Damage to garden crops (especially sweet corn!)

Raiding of garbage cans

Gaining entry to attics through chimneys

Damage lawn when rolling up sod to search for earthworms and grubs

Sweet Corn, Fish

Breeding occurs in February or March

Most litters are born in April or May

Average litter size: One litter of 3 to 5 young per year

Sadly raccoons are among the Top 3 wildlife hosts of rabies in the United States

Positive economic and aesthetic value, let’s face it, they’re cute!