Raccoons
are up and hindlimb long between 40 and 70 cm, not including the
tail, which can be up between 20 and 40 cm, but is usually not more
than 25 cm.Visina shoulder is between 23 and 30 cm. Lu weight of an
adult raccoon varies by habitat; can be between 2 and 14 kg, but is
typically between 3.5 and 9 kg. At least individuals inhabiting south
Florida, while those on the northern fringes are usually highest.
Males are usually 15 to 20% heavier than ženki.Na beginning of
winter raccoon can weigh twice as much as in the spring, due to the
accumulation of fat. Raccoon is one of the most mammals whose weight
ranges. The heaviest recorded specimen weighed 28.4 kg, by far the
most difficult to copy the whole family.
The
most characteristic feature of the raccoon is black fur around the
eyes, which is in stark contrast with the surrounding fur. It is
reminiscent of the "bandits mask" and so supported the
reputation of this animal as a thief. The slightly rounded ears are
also surrounded by white fur. It is assumed that raccoons can better
recognize facial expressions and position thanks to this unusual
color face and dark and light rings on the tail. The rings resemble
rings on the tail with prstenorepog lemurs. The dark mask may also
reduce glare and helps night vid.Na other parts of the body long and
hard hair, which prevents the penetration of moisture, are usually in
shades of gray and, much less, brown. Raccoons with a very dark coat
are more common in the German population because they are the first
released individuals were dark. Gusto potkrzno, which makes almost
90% of fur, raccoon protects against cold and consists of long hairs
between 2 and 3 cm.
They are very interesting,
playful and desirable pets.
Raccoon has the ability to straighten up on its hind legs in order to
investigate an object forequarters. Since raccoons have short legs
compared to their compact torso, they can quickly run or jump a great
distance. Their top speed is 16-24 km / h. Raccoons can swim at an
average speed of 5 km / h and can remain in the water several sati.Za
descent down a tree headfirst - which is unusual ability mammal that
size - raccoon turned back foot toward the back. Raccoons may be
sweating and panting in order to maintain body temperature
