RACCOON ,They are very interesting, playful and desirable pets.

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