If you’ve ever spotted a bushy-tailed creature rifling through your garbage cans or scaling your backyard fence under the cover of darkness, chances are, you’ve encountered Florida’s most adaptable urban forager: the raccoon. Known scientifically as Procyon lotor, raccoons are omnivorous mammals well adapted to both the wild and residential areas. Their incredible dexterity, cleverness, and insatiable appetite make them…
Raccoons might be cute and furry, but they are notorious for digging through the trash. If you’ve ever woken up in the morning to find your garbage cans overturned and trash strewn across your lawn, you might have a raccoon living nearby. Repeated garbage can invasions can be stressful, especially when you have to clean up the garbage the raccoons…
Raccoons are nocturnal animals that are widely known as scavengers. When you think of raccoons, you probably imagine them rifling through dumpsters. They will eat just about anything they can get their paws on. While raccoons tend to avoid humans, sometimes they come into homes in search of food and shelter. If you have an attic, that is a prime…
Lake Worth Beach, Florida is home to a booming ecosystem. You can find many different animal species in this area of Florida. There is no shortage of wildlife, from marine life and aquatic birds to invasive reptiles like iguanas and mammals like foxes or coyotes. While it is fun and exciting to live in a place where you can see…
Raccoons are nocturnal mammals that are known for their distinctive black markings on their face that resemble masks. They also have striped tails, making them easily identifiable. Raccoons sometimes make their homes in urban and suburban areas, as it is easier to find food that humans leave in garbage cans or dumpsters. While raccoons are not aggressive, they can wreak…
Raccoons are nocturnal mammals that you can find in almost every area of the United States. They are easily identifiable by their bushy and striped tails. They often look like they are wearing a mask because of the dark coloring around their eyes. You can often find raccoons rifling through dumpsters or trash cans, as they are scavengers that will…
Have you ever noticed glowing eyes in your trees at night? Maybe you’ve seen scratch marks on the trunk of your trees. If so, you might be dealing with raccoons. Raccoons are nocturnal animals native to the United States that are masters at climbing. While most people imagine them rifling through dumpsters, you can often find them sleeping in trees….
Raccoons are mammals native to North America. They are easily identifiable by their bushy and striped tails. It is common to find raccoons rifling through dumpsters at nighttime, as they are nocturnal scavengers that will snack on almost anything they can find. Unfortunately, raccoons in the wild have short lifespans. The average raccoon lives about 2 to 3 years in…
Raccoons are mammals that are distantly related to cats and dogs. You have probably seen one rummaging through a dumpster before. These animals will snack on almost anything they can find, even trash. Raccoons have their offspring during the spring, typically in April or May. When they have their babies, they like to find a secluded, private, and safe area…
Raccoons are nocturnal animals immediately recognizable due to their ringed and bushy tails. They can be found throughout the United States, except for areas of the Rocky Mountains with high elevations. It is common to find raccoons in residential neighborhoods, forests, and even in large cities. Have you woken up in the morning to find the contents of your trash…
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