Raccoon
by Robert Bales
Title
Raccoon
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The raccoon i/rˈkun/, Procyon lotor also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon,northern raccoon and colloquially as coon,is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg (8 to 20 lb). The raccoon is usually nocturnal and is omnivorous, with a diet consisting of about 40% invertebrates, 33% plant foods, and 27% vertebrates. It has a grayish coat, of which almost 90% is dense underfur, which insulates against cold weather. Two of its most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask, which are themes in the mythology of several Native American tribes. Raccoons are noted for their intelligence, with studies showing that they are able to remember the solution to tasks up to three years later.
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September 22nd, 2011
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Comments (31)
Pat Goltz
Excellent portrait, like he posed for you! I have never seen one in the wild.
Robert Bales replied:
I was lucky to get this one!! Thanks for the nice comments and maybe one of these days you will see one!!
Christopher Mercer
I love the way you captured the "PUPPY DOG" look in it's eyes. BTW, thank you for the kind comment about my bald Eagle Shot.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the visit, and comments and you are very welcome!! You have so many outstanding presentations!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #17 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Christopher for the information and the nice discussion along with the LFTw!!
JOHN TELFER
Robert, Fantastic detailed capture of this Racoon, love the blurred out background and the facial expression. I have nominated this image for a Special Feature in the group, 1000 Views
Miroslava Jurcik
Congratulations, your outstanding image has been featured in Kingdom Animalia and chosen for Best of best gallery, you can now add your work there !! l/f/t
'REA' Gallery
The look of innocence is so misleading *laughs* adorable until they reek havoc. L/F
Robert Bales replied:
They sure are not very innocence!! I have several stories about these critters!!
Bob Marquis
Priceless capture Robert !! l/fv
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Bob for the comment along with the LFV and they sure a interesting to watch!!
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