hranimals Raccoons are nocturnal. But it does not mean that you will not see a raccoon during the daylight. It is very common to see a raccoon even during the day. It does not necessarily mean that the raccoon is ill or vicious only because it is moving around in the daytime. It may so happen … Read more
Everyone assumes that raccoons are friendly and calm. By nature, they are very shy and prefer to escape if they can sense any humans around. They will attack you only if they are frightened. However, they can also be vicious especially, if they can sense any danger to their young ones. Are Raccoons Vicious? Raccoons … Read more
Whether you are living in an urban, suburban, or rural locality, you always have a chance to encounter a raccoon in your area. They have adapted to survive in all kinds of places over the years. Raccoons are very good climbers which often becomes a major problem for the people living nearby. In search of … Read more
Raccoons are capable of adapting to any situation very easily. One of the skills that the raccoons have adopted over the years is their habit of swimming. Normally they prefer to live in the forests but they also live to stay near a source of water like ponds, lakes, and rivers. Their swimming ability helps … Read more
Because of their cute faces, many people think that raccoons are really adorable. To keep a raccoon as a pet is very uncommon. However, there are some Americans who are known to keep a raccoon as a pet. One of them is US President Calvin Coolidge. When he used to reside in the White House, … Read more
Raccoons are cute looking bandits. But when you approach them, they can be quite fearsome. They are usually grown as big as a small dog. The average height of a raccoon ranges from 23 to 37 inches. And the normal weight of this animal can be from 4 to 23 pounds. Raccoons are generally found … Read more
Unlike deer, the moose is usually not afraid of humans. It is smart enough. Moose would not run away merely because you are there. Neither will it attack you. It will run away or attack only if it feels that you are a threat. The fearlessness of a moose makes it more tempting to approach … Read more
Moose are mostly known as diurnal animals. They generally live solitary with the strongest of bonds between the mother and her calf. Sometimes two moose can be observed feeding along the same stream. Not much is known about the night activities of a moose as most of the research is conducted during the daytime. So, … Read more
Moose are known for their eating capabilities. A moose needs to eat a minimum of 25 kg of food every day. When summer comes to an end, it becomes very difficult to find this huge quantity of food on the land. Perhaps this is the reason why moose are blessed with excellent swimming capabilities. They … Read more
The moose is simply a majestic animal, beginning from the antlers to its excellent swimming skills. They have large ears through which they can hear danger from a distance. Their sense of hearing is exceptionally good. Apart from being skillful swimmers, they can dive deep under the water. You will be surprised to know that … Read more