Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Murfree Spring Wetland, Murfreesboro TN USA
1/100 sec - f/7.1 - ISO 2000 - 8/8/018
Interesting Tidbit: The raccoon has the ability to rotate their hind feet a full 180 degrees
to allow for their ability to climb down from trees head first. On the mammal IQ scale
raccoons rank higher than cats and just below monkeys. Raccoons are more likely to be
killed by an automobile than by another predator. A raccoon can run at speeds of up to
15 miles per hour. ~Josh Mosley - Writer~
Fine image, Mike. And I did not know that about their hind feet.
Excellent download, MikeB'
MikeBl wrote:
Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Murfree Spring Wetland, Murfreesboro TN USA
1/100 sec - f/7.1 - ISO 2000 - 8/8/018
Interesting Tidbit: The raccoon has the ability to rotate their hind feet a full 180 degrees
to allow for their ability to climb down from trees head first. On the mammal IQ scale
raccoons rank higher than cats and just below monkeys. Raccoons are more likely to be
killed by an automobile than by another predator. A raccoon can run at speeds of up to
15 miles per hour. ~Josh Mosley - Writer~
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) br Murfree Spring Wetland,... (
show quote)
Nice shot Mike. thanks for the info as well.
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
And, they love cat food!!! Nice shot!
MikeBl wrote:
Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Murfree Spring Wetland, Murfreesboro TN USA
1/100 sec - f/7.1 - ISO 2000 - 8/8/018
Interesting Tidbit: The raccoon has the ability to rotate their hind feet a full 180 degrees
to allow for their ability to climb down from trees head first. On the mammal IQ scale
raccoons rank higher than cats and just below monkeys. Raccoons are more likely to be
killed by an automobile than by another predator. A raccoon can run at speeds of up to
15 miles per hour. ~Josh Mosley - Writer~
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) br Murfree Spring Wetland,... (
show quote)
beautiful shot and interesting tidbit, mike.
Raccoons are common here in middle Tennessee but, sadly, the only time I see them is as roadkill. 😞😔
Stan
Very nice photo, sharp, clear, detail, etc. Nice commentary too.
I'm really enjoying your racoon chronicles. Love your shots.
If you want to reply, then
register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.