Raccoons
2 raccoons on a roof
An albino raccoon
The raccoon is a stocky animal about 2 to 3 feet long weighing 10
to 30 lbs.  The major characteristics of a raccoon is the black mask
over it's eyes, and a heavily furred ringed tail.  They can range in
color from black and gray to red.

Raccoons prefer hardwood forest areas near water. Although
commonly found in association with water and trees, They den in
hollow trees, ground burrows, brush piles, muskrat houses, barns
and, have even been know to tear into attics.

Raccoons are omnivorous, eating plant and animal foods.  Plant
foods include all types of fruits, berries, nuts, acorns, corn, and
other types of grain.  Animal foods are crayfish, clams, fish, frogs,
turtles and their eggs, mice, rabbits, and chickens.

Raccoons are nocturnal.  Adult males occupy areas of about 3 to
20 square miles compared to about 1 to 6 square miles for
females.  Adult males tend to be territorial and their ranges overlap
very little.  Raccoons do not truly hibernate but they do "hole up" in
dens and become inactive during severe winter weather.  

Family groups of raccoons usually remain together for the first year
and the young will often den for the winter with the adult female.  
The family gradually separates during the following spring and the
young become independent.
Raccoon Damage
The Culprit
Sick raccoon with
a sore on it's back.
Droppings on a
Roof