Zeveloff has written a comprehensive, well-documented account of the natural history of raccoons. This book will be the standard reference on raccoons for years to come.
Ever wonder about those masked bandits raiding your bins? This engaging natural history reveals the remarkable intelligence and adaptability of North America’s cleverest neighbor—from their surprisingly human-like hands to their deep roots in our folklore. The definitive guide to understanding raccoons.
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The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language—arakun, meaning “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who’s discovered a raccoon rummaging through a supposedly secure trash bin knows this translation is spot-on. These masked bandits possess remarkable dexterity, with four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaws as in their hindpaws—a ratio remarkably similar to human hands and feet.
In this accessible and thoroughly engaging natural history, Samuel I. Zeveloff invites readers into the fascinating world of one of North America’s most adaptable mammals. Written for curious minds rather than academics alone, Raccoons explores everything from evolutionary origins and physical characteristics to social behavior, habitat preferences, and food habits. You’ll discover how these intelligent creatures reproduce, how they’ve expanded their range across the continent, and what conservation challenges they face in our changing world.
What makes this book particularly compelling is Zeveloff’s examination of the raccoon’s unique cultural significance across different North American communities. These aren’t just clever creatures raiding garbage cans—they’re animals deeply woven into our folklore, our backyards, and our collective imagination.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a naturalist, or simply someone who’s ever paused to watch a raccoon’s surprisingly human-like hands at work, this book offers a deeper understanding of a neighbor we often take for granted. Detailed yet readable, scientific yet storytelling, Raccoons is the definitive guide to understanding these endlessly resourceful masked marvels.
Zeveloff has written a comprehensive, well-documented account of the natural history of raccoons. This book will be the standard reference on raccoons for years to come.
This is a delightful book about a delightful animal. Zeveloff has brought together everything known about raccoons in a readable and entertaining way.
Zeveloff covers every aspect of raccoon natural history in this well-written and thoroughly documented book.
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