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Raccoons are solitary but will frequently defecate in communal areas known as raccoon latrines. These latrines are an abundant source of B. procyonis eggs, which can remain viable for years. [ 4 ] Raccoons therefore are important in maintaining the parasite, providing a source of infection for humans and other animals.
Five species of moles occur in California. Shrew-mole, Neurotrichus gibbsii; Northern broad-footed mole, Scapanus latimanus. Alameda Island mole, S. l. parvus (CDFW special concern; endemic) Southern broad-footed mole (Scapanus occultus) Coast mole, Scapanus orarius; Townsend's mole, Scapanus townsendii
Baylisascaris procyonis is found in the intestines of raccoons in North America, Japan and Germany. It infests 68 to 82% of some raccoon populations, according to the House Rabbit Society . [ 7 ] According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, nearly 100 percent of raccoons in the Midwestern US are infected.
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The raccoon (/ r ə ˈ k uː n / or US: / r æ ˈ k uː n / ⓘ, Procyon lotor), also spelled racoon [3] and sometimes called the common raccoon or northern raccoon to distinguish it from the other species, is a mammal native to North America.
Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops.
"Moles are expert diggers that will consume up to 60 to 100 percent of their body weight in insects, grubs, and earthworms each day," says Smith. Moles are typically found in areas with heavy ...
The forests of Northern California are home to many animals, for instance the American black bear.There are between 25,000 and 35,000 black bears in the state. [6]The forests in northern parts of California have an abundant fauna, which includes for instance the black-tailed deer, black bear, gray fox, North American cougar, bobcat, and Roosevelt elk.