Description
Raccoon skull, real bone.
The raccoon, scientific name Procyon lotor, is found mainly in North America along with some parts of Mexico, Canada and South America. From rainforest to city streets, these scrappy mammals will live almost anywhere. Racoons are most recognisable by the mask-like black fur around their eyes and light and dark rings around their tail. The rest of their bodies are covered in grey-brown fur. Raccoons can grow up to three feet long and 22 pounds in weight.
Raccoons are omnivores and very flexible eaters. Their diet is determined by their environment and can include frogs, fish, insects, mice and plants. They tend to gorge on food in the warmer months and sleep for most of winter. Raccoons are nocturnal mammals who communicate through a variety of hisses, growls and whistles. In the wild, raccoons only live for 2 or 3 years.
Raccoons can be dangerous for several reasons:
If a raccoon feels threatened, it will attack. Raccoons have sharp teeth and claws, and the strength to inflict significant harm. There are accounts of children, as well as adults, being injured in raccoon attacks. They are also known to inflict wounds on dogs and cats, especially at night. Next to bats, raccoons are most frequently linked to reported rabies cases in the United States.
The racoon skulls will vary as they are all natural products. These skulls are approximately 5 inches long by 3 1/2 inches at their widest point. You will receive this specimen or one like it. We will be happy to send photos of the exact piece you will receive.
