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Raccoon
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Raccoon
Common Raccoon
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Procyon
Storr, 1780
Type species
Procyon lotor
Linnaeus, 1758
Species
Procyon cancrivorus
Procyon insularis
Procyon lotor
A raccoon (also spelled racoon) is a nocturnal mammal in the genus Procyon of the Procyonidae family. Raccoons are unusual for their thumbs, which (though not opposable) enable them to open many closed containers (such as garbage cans and doors). They are omnivores with a reputation for being clever and mischievous; their intelligence and dexterity equip them to survive in a wide range of environments and in the presence of humans. Raccoons range from 50 to 100 cm in length (including the tail) and weigh between 4.5 and 16 kg. The raccoon's tail ranges from 20 to 40 cm in length. Male raccoons are generally larger than females. A baby raccoon is called a kit[1]. Raccoon hindfeet are plantigrade (flat-footed) similar to a human's.
Contents [hide]
1 Species
2 Behavior
3 Disease
4 Raccoons as pets
5 Raccoons as food
6 Raccoons in Popular Culture
7 References
8 Literature
9 See also
10 External links
[edit] Species
Skull of a raccoon, showing dentition.There are three species of raccoon. The most widespread is the Common Raccoon (P. lotor), which is also known as the Northern Raccoon or the Mapache, has a natural range of Southern Canada to South America, and has been introduced to Continental Europe. Raccoons can live in the city or in the wild, and while they are not domesticated they are on rare occasion kept as pets.
The two rarer species are the Tres Marias Raccoon (P. insularis), native to the Tres Marías islands off the Pacific Coast of Mexico, and the Crab-eating Raccoon (P. cancrivorus) of the tropics. The word "raccoon" is derived from the Algonquian word aroughcoune, "he who scratches with his hands." The genus name, Procyon, comes from the Greek for "pre-dog"; this term is also used for the star Procyon.
Some raccoons once considered separate species are now thought to be the same as or subspecies of the common raccoon, including the Barbados Raccoon (P. gloveralleni), Nassau Raccoon (P. maynardi), Guadeloupe Raccoon (P. minor), and Cozumel Island Raccoon (P. pygmaeus) (Helgen and Wilson 2005).
[edit] Behavior
Raccoons are nocturnal and omnivorous, eating berries, insects, eggs and small animals. Raccoons sometimes wash, or douse, their food in water before eating it. It is unknown why raccoons perform dousing, but cleaning food is unlikely to be the reason. Studies have found that raccoons engage in dousing motions when water is unavailable; researchers note that captive raccoons are more likely than wild raccoons to douse food. It has been suggested that captive raccoons are mimicking fishing and shellfish-foraging behaviors. It may also be that the raccoon is searching for unwanted material, as water is thought to heighten their sense of touch.
Common raccoonsAs city dwellers in the United States and Canada increasingly move into primary or second homes in former rural areas, raccoons are often considered pests because they forage in trash receptacles or eat dog food left on back porches. They are able to open garbage cans with their thumbs (which are not opposable). Raccoons also pose a serious risk to any household pet within their vicinity, it is not uncommon at all for a raccoon to seriously injure, kill or eat cats and small dogs. The raccoon has also adapted well to city life, and in cities such as Toronto the raccoon is, after the grey squirrel, the most common urban pest.
Introduced into Germany in the 19th century, raccoons seeking food in wine cellars and storage areas have become a threat to the country's wine industry. Beginning in April 1934 raccoons, which were being commercially farmed in Germany for their then-fashionable fur, were experimentally released into the wild[2] in the Kellerwald range. Population growth greatly accelerated in 1945 when disruption of the infrastructure led to numerous raccoons escaping from farms across Germany. Because they seemed to have minimal impact on forest ecology, raccoons were a protected species. Lately, however, the population density in some regions may have reached 100 raccoons per square kilometer and hunters have been offered rewards to cull the animals[3].
[edit] Disease
Raccoon as depicted on a shell drawing from the pre-Columbian civilization at Spiro MoundsRaccoons can carry Baylisascaris roundworm, canine distemper, parvovirus and rabies[4]. Of the 6,844 documented rabies cases reported in the United States in 2004, 37.5% were in raccoons (Krebs et al. 2005, pp. 1912-1925). Seeing a raccoon during the day is an indicator, though not absolute, that the animal may be ill. However, healthy animals, especially nursing mothers, may also forage for food in the daytime. Rabies may be entirely without visible symptoms in the raccoon.
Raccoon rabies is as dangerous to humans as any other strain, even though there is only one documented case in which it has led to a fatal case of human rabies [5]. Any animal with suspected rabies should not be approached. If it requires killing the local health department should be notified to obtain instructions on means of disposal. Blood, feces and other bodily fluids may carry the rabies virus. Many communities have animal control officers who can deal with rabid animals.
Rabies is so prevalent in some populations of wild raccoons that several states and the US federal government, as well as authorities in Canada, have developed programs of oral vaccination to try to reduce the spread of this lethal disease[6][7][8].
[edit] Raccoons as pets
In most states of the United States it is illegal to keep raccoons as pets. (See rabies.) Some states allow the practice, but require exotic pet permits[9]. Wild, young orphan raccoons may carry rabies. Domesticated raccoons acquired from reputable breeders may make suitable pets; however, raccoons are not domesticated animals. Training raccoons is an intensive and ongoing process, and captive raccoons may retain destructive or aggressive natural behaviors, such as biting. Some douse their food in or defecate into the water dishes of other pets. Although nocturnal, captive raccoons can be trained to sleep at night and to be active during the day.
Captive raccoons can develop obesity and other disorders due to unnatural diet and lack of exercise; furthermore, many veterinarians will not treat raccoons. Raccoons raised in captivity and released do not adapt well to life outside.
[edit] Raccoons as food
Raccoons were a source of food for early American pioneers, providing a sizeable amount of protein. "Coon" hunts and cuisine can still be found in regions of the southern United States. The fat is strongly flavored and has a disagreeable odor, so it is generally removed before cooking. The favored method of cooking is roasting, with recipes suggesting that sweet potatoes are a good complement to the raccoon's meat, which is dark, as either a stuffing or side dish.
[edit] Raccoons in Popular Culture
Happy Tree Friends features two raccoon brothers who steal things.
Over the Hedge has a raccoon as the main character.
In the anime Candy Candy, the title character, Candy White Ardlay, has a pet raccoon, who is often her only friend in her numerous times of sorrow. His name in the English versions of the series is Clynn.
"The Kissing Hand" a book about a raccoon who gets a special kiss from his mom when he goes to school.
There are video games in which raccoons also make their appearance.
Sly Raccoon (The main character is a raccoon)
Super Mario Brothers 3, you can change into a tanuki, which physically resembles a raccoon and is translated "raccoon" in the English version of the game, when you have obtained a leaf.
Animal Crossing: Wild World The shopkeeper Tom Nook is a raccoon. In the original Japanese version his name is Tanuki, which is translated as "raccoon".
The Great Outdoors, a movie starring John Candy and Dan Ackroyd, features a gang of clever raccoons who consistently try to raid the family's garbage.
[edit] References
Wikisource has original text related to this article:
EB1911:Raccoon^ Raccoon facts
^ Raccoons in Germany
^ Nazi racoons invade the wineland
^ Rabies - Natural History
^ First Human Death Associated with Raccoon Rabies - Virginia 2003
^ Cornell-Quebec project aims to turn back raccoon rabies from international border
^ Preventing Spread of Raccoon Rabies West of North Carolina: Oral Rabies Vaccine Program
^ Raccoons and Rabies
^ State Regulations Concerning the Possession of Raccoons as Pets
Krebs, J.W.; E.J. Mandel & D.L. Swedlow et al. (2005), "Rabies surveillance in the United States during 2004", J Am Vet Med Assoc 227(12): 1912-1925.
Davidson, Alan (1999). "Raccoon", Oxford Companion to Food, 648. ISBN 0-19-211579-0.
[edit] Literature
Helgen, K.M. (2003). "Taxonomic status and conservation relevance of the raccoons (Procyon spp.) of the West Indies". Journal of Zoology 259: 69-76.
Helgen, K.M. & Wilson, D.E. 2005. A systematic and zoogeographic overview of the raccoons of Mexico and Central America. Pp. 219-234 in Sanchez-Cordero, V. & Medellin, R.A. (eds.). Contribuciones Mastozoologicas: en Homenaje a Bernardo Villa. Mexico City: Instituto de Biologia e Instituto de Ecologia, UNAM.
[edit] See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
RaccoonCommon Raccoon
Coonskin cap
Raccoon Dog - an unrelated animal sometimes confused with raccoons
List of fictional raccoons
Red Panda
Maine coon
[edit] External links
Raccoons on Bear Tracker
Raccoons on an elementary school website
World Wide Raccoon Web Gallery
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon"
Categories: Procyonids | Fauna of Canada | Fauna of Colombia
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