Raccoon roundworm, or Baylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasite whose primary hosts are raccoons. While it does not kill raccoons, it is fatal to other species, like squirrels. Roundworm eggs are spread in an infected animal’s feces, which become airborne or picked up off the ground. Once ingested, the eggs move into their host’s intestinal …
Raccoons are a destructive and dangerous species of mammals that can kill you without even being present on your property. They are the vector species for rabies which means they are the cause of 90 percent of human or animal inspections of the virus. They possess a dangerous parasite in their bowels called raccoon roundworm …
Raccoons are a dangerous and divisive species they are aggressive both to humans and other animals but are also aggressive towards each other. The common raccoon can live for up to seven years but they often die by three as the world is a dangerous place for them. In captivity, raccoons have been known to …
Raccoons are strange animals. They are not like animal groups that we are used to, like dogs and cats and other familial animals. Raccoons are not familiar at all. Like black and brown squirrels they tend to kill each other. They are hyper-aggressive and have a very strange mating ritual. Raccoons are not friendly animals, …
Raccoons do not usually hunt during the day under normal circumstances, but it is not unheard of when they do prow and scavenge for food. Raccoons are actually nocturnal animals and this had many people believe that seeing raccoons during daytime meant that they were rabid. There is a bit of truth to this. Most …
Raccoons are very common in Canadian cities and suburbs. They do very well near humans, feeding on our garbage and denning in our yards. These are smart, adaptable creatures that often go undetected. Because they are nocturnal, they usually only come out at night. So, while you might not see them very often, raccoons are …
Raccoons do not hibernate in Ontario, nor anywhere else. They simply become less active during the colder winter months. Instead of going out every day, they might sleep in their dens for a few days at a time. Raccoons need to eat throughout the winter, so they must come out to feed. If you are …
Raccoons are smart, adaptable creatures that do well in cities. A recent study at York University found that city raccoons are quicker to open garbage cans than their country counterparts. These are problem-solving animals that make the most of their surroundings. It comes as no surprise that raccoons are omnivores that will eat whatever they …
Unfortunately, it is cruel but yes, male raccoons will indeed attempt to eat their young and then try and mate with the female. There is nothing much to say than nature plotting its own course. You probably wonder the same for the mother raccoon. No, mother raccoons are very close to their kits and stay …
All native wild animals are protected by the ministry of the environment. While trapping is not illegal it is very long and difficult and has risks of harming other animals in the process. Raccoons, especially those that are newly born during the baby season are protected animals in all of Canada. Trapping a baby raccoon …
