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 …
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 …
Rabies is a terrifying virus. Once symptoms appear, it has a 100% chance of death. Any warm-blooded animal can get it. If left untreated, it can progress and become totally fatal. This is why it is so important to vaccinate your pets and use caution when there is wildlife nearby. It is rare, but you …
Raccoons can cause a ton of damage. These are strong, intelligent animals that can break roof vents right off, then ruin the attic with their feces. Raccoons can even start fires by chewing and tearing electrical cables. They’ll wreak havoc on your property. So, if a raccoon were to start a fire, can you claim …
Raccoons are everywhere in Ontario. They are the mascots of city living, dumpster diving and causing trouble in the streets in at night. Raccoons are also popular online. There are countless videos of them stealing food and living with humans, like pets. They might be fun, but raccoons are wild animals. They have the potential …
Raccoons are omnivores. They will eat practically anything, including berries. If you grow them, and there are raccoons in your area, you might want to cover them with mesh so that raccoons don’t get at them. Raccoons will happily eat the berries you grow in the yard. While they may look cute, raccoons are dangerous …
As raccoons are a common sight in urban areas many people are wondering these days if humans can get rabies from raccoons. Humans in fact can get rabies from raccoons, but these instances are very rare as medical advances have it made quite difficult to die from these critters. In fact, there only has been …
Raccoons are aggressive and dangerous. They tend to enter human dwellings in the hopes of making a nest that is hidden from other raccoons. Unlike many familial species, raccoons are aggressive towards each other as well as other species. The raccoon is normally a strict carnivore but in the winter, especially during the start of …
