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Are Mice Blind? Can They See In The Dark?

September 29, 2018

Mice are most active at night and therefore, they do not usually come out in daylight. They build nests out of soft materials and occupy places that are close to the food sources. That being said, if they really are nocturnal animals, how do they manage to navigate their way…

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Are Mice Nocturnal?

September 28, 2018

Mice are funny and cute little creatures. They tend to rummage through trash cans, food bags and nibble at almost anything. Normally, they forage for food outside during summer but the cold winter compels them to seek out food and shelter in places that are warm and cozy like homes,…

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Can Mice Climb Walls? Can Mice Jump?

September 27, 2018

Mice are known to invade homes and cause problems for the homeowners. They are always in search of food and shelter, thus bringing them close to our homes where there are plenty of food sources. What’s more frustrating is that as they eat more food, they tend to multiply rapidly.…

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Do Raccoons Hibernate or Not?

September 26, 2018

Raccoons are highly adaptable mammals, capable of eating a wide variety of foodstuff in different seasons. Due to their restless nature, they are active all year round except for the fact that they often go into a ‘sleep-like’ state (known as Torpor) in severe winter. However, this behavior cannot be…

Carnivorous Mammals·Mammals

When Do Raccoons Have Babies? How Many Babies Do They Have?

September 25, 2018

These bandit-masked animals are known for their dexterous front paws, bushy ringed tail and of course, their mischievous-looking face. They are excellent climbers and can easily scramble up trees, fences, brick walls and almost anything with uneven surface. Because they are nocturnal mammals, they do not usually come out during…

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Can Raccoons Climb Trees and Fences?

September 24, 2018

Raccoons are one of the most adaptable mammals. They have this amazing ability to survive in almost any surroundings. Since they are easily habituated to humans, they often occupy habitats that are close to human settlements. It seems like raccoons have little to no fear of humans which is why…

Carnivorous Mammals·Featured·Mammals

Where Do Raccoons Sleep? Where Do Raccoons Go During the Day?

September 23, 2018

Raccoons normally prefer living in wooded areas so that as soon as they feel any danger, they may climb up the trees. Therefore, open terrain is not one of their favorite places to thrive. During winter, they seek warm shelters and spend most of their time in their dens, going…

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Carnivorous Mammals·Featured·Mammals

Where Do Raccoons Live? Raccoon Range and Raccoon Habitat

September 22, 2018

Raccoons are found throughout most parts of the United States and southern Canada. They also occur in South America i.e. from Mexico to its northern areas. Apart from the U.S., they were also introduced in various other continents i.e. Europe and Asia. Now let’s take a deep dive into the…

Carnivorous Mammals·Featured·Mammals

A Raccoon Out During the Day? Raccoons in Daylight

September 21, 2018

Raccoons are restless and highly intelligent mammals. Even though they are most active from dusk until sunrise, some of them are often seen in daytime as well. Not only are they highly adaptable but they eat a lot of different foodstuff. In cold days, you would rarely witness a raccoon out…

Carnivorous Mammals·Mammals

Are Raccoons Rodents?

September 17, 2018

Raccoons are cute wild animals that belong to the order Carnivora. This mammalian order includes more than 280 mammal species including bears, seals and weasels. The animals from this order are known as Carnivores and they are distinguished by their meat-eating habits. With the help of their sharp and powerful…

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