An Introduction to Raccoons Just for Kids!

Louisville Raccoon Removal 502-553-7622

Louisville Raccoon Removal 502-553-7622

As your kids grow, they are like a sponge absorbing knowledge. At a young age, it is fun to teach your children about all the wonderful wild animals they might spot in their backyard or in nature. One great place to start is raccoons. Not only are raccoons popular and lovable cartoon characters that kids enjoy, they are fascinating creatures to learn about! Continue reading along with your family for a brief introduction to raccoons made just for kids!

FUN Raccoon Facts

The scientific name for raccoons is Procyon Lotor. Can you say Procyon Lotor?

Raccoons are the size of a small or medium dog. They can weigh between 15 and 40 pounds! That’s almost as much as you!

Raccoons have a mixture of black, gray, brown, and white fur. They have black stripes across their eyes and black rings on their long fluffy tails.

Raccoons are nocturnal. Nocturnal animals sleep during the day, and stay awake at night.

Raccoons are omnivores. Can you say the word, omnivore? It means they eat almost everything, including clams, frogs, mice, insects, fruit, veggies, plants, nuts, and even human food. In fact, humans are omnivores too!

Raccoons are not dangerous unless they are sick or protecting their baby raccoons. But remember, never try to touch or catch a wild raccoon! Watch them from far away for your protection and their own.

Raccoons like to live in forested areas near water, or any place that is near food and water. They build dens or find hollow trees to live in, and mommy raccoons raise their pups there in the summer and fall.

Baby raccoons do not get their black eye mask and tail rings until they are bigger. Baby raccoons are called pups.

Mother raccoons have 3 to 5 pups, and takes care of them until the next spring when they are old enough to be on their own.

Sometimes raccoons visit our very own neighborhoods in search of food! But don’t worry, you are fast asleep and safe in bed when they are eating their dinner. Remember, raccoons are nocturnal!

Great Job!

You have learned quite a bit for your first time getting know Raccoons! Keep up the good work, and keep your eyes out for other fun animals in nature to learn about!

Raccoon Removal Louisville

If you are experiencing raccoon problems on your property, call Raccoon Removal Louisville at 502-553-7622 for prompt and professional service you can trust. We never harm or kill raccoons, and instead, use only safe and humane methods to extract them and prevent their return. We offer 24 raccoon removal and control services all throughout Kentucky, for both residential and commercial properties. Call 502-553-7622 for information about raccoon removal in Louisville, KY today.