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He really is something special, always a treat when he shows up on camera.

It’s been a while, and I thought I’d be kinda over it? But no, it remains his best work.

A black and white night photo from my garden giving a good size comparison between Raccoonosaurus, on the right, and a normal sized adult raccoon. There are shrubs and plants to the sides and behind the raccoons.

Another black and white photo from the garden showing Raccoonosaurus, on the right, and a normal sized adult raccoon on the left. Shrubs and plants are to the side and behind the raccoons with small landscaping rocks on the ground in the foreground.

Black and white photo from the garden showing Raccoonosaurus, on the right, and an adult, normal sized raccoon on the left. Raccoonosaurus is huge, and, I think, very friend shaped. I think we could become the best of friends and he could help me assemble a raccoon army (should I need one).

👑 Raccoonosaurus 👑 and friend.

Great size comparison photos showing how huge Raccoonosaurus (on the right in all these photos) is, compared to a normal sized raccoon.

I think his size is likely in part due to genetics & knowing where to get constant sources of food.

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I agree. There is something very special about them.

3 coyotes commuting on the Raccoonobahn!!!

It’s possible one of them is a 6 month (or so) old pup as they’re almost fully grown at this age.

I have a soft spot for coyotes and dislike how they’re vilified.

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Timeline cleanse.

Please enjoy a long grooming session along with a couple of near naps then back to grooming before heading out on the town for the night. Sped up as it took well over 20 minutes all told.

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I really enjoy your posts and videos, you've got a great set up with your ponds and feeders.

Thanks! dusted off an older camera as I shuffle things around here for Winter.
Things here going great, hope they are for you too.

A black and white night photo from my garden showing a raccoon almost looking at the camera, its head turned a little towards the left side of the frame. Its black nose and face mask is visible along with its white whiskers. It only has half an ear on the left side as we look at it. Its fur looks thick and warm. There are shrubs and plants to the sides and behind the raccoon with some small landscaping rocks in the foreground.

It's been quiet here lately which is typical for this time of year. Temps are up one day and down the next, expecting rain tonight.
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Yes, typically the first few times she brings her babies into the garden. It’s a lovely sound.

Such a good description 👍

Raccoon ruckus!!!

Don't worry, they were both OK after this.

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Julius Cheeser, the house mouse, commuting on the Raccoonobahn. 🐭

Thank you and pleased to hear you enjoyed it. 😊

Thanks, it's a bit of a process that takes a while, I'm refining the steps to make it better.

Raven flight trails this afternoon.

It's been overcast all day but warm (70F).

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Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea by Edith Widder, PhD.

I have re-read it twice already.

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A couple of insects and their flight paths along with falling leaves in this video. Not everyone's cup of tea, I admit, but I enjoy seeing patterns out of random events and using the cameras to catch them.

Timeline cleanse.

Please enjoy a minute with a couple of blue jays at the birdbath.

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📢 Red Fox 📢

This was a surprise, it's been ages since we saw a red fox here. It commuted on the Raccoonobahn but didn't come into the garden. Without this camera, I wouldn't have known it was around/passing through.

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Thanks and no, it's not Raccoonosaurus. It does look larger due to sitting like you said. Raccoonosaurus has been around in the garden but hasn't been on camera much.

So true, it's important to remember they are wild animals and will act appropriately. As will all wildlife it's so important to coexist with them, respect them and generally leave them alone to live their best lives.

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I find raccoons fascinating and enjoy watching them via the cameras without disturbing them.

The same raccoon, almost in the same position, from the first photo. It's looking towards the right of the frame with its mouth open. We get a good look at its lower canine teeth which look long and pointy. Shrubs and plants are to the side and behind the raccoon along with small landscaping rocks in the foreground. The raccoon looks fit and healthy and almost jovial in a way. It must be a hard life being a raccoon, this one seems to be doing a fine job of being an adult in my very, non-expert opinion. It's quite possible it's better at being an adult than I am :-)

Like most mammals, they've a complete set of canine teeth, incisors & cheek teeth that include premolar and molar teeth for a total of 40 teeth. Their canines are oval in shape, rather than round.
As omnivores their teeth structure fits a variety of foods.
Thanks for coming to my raccoon Ted talk.

A night, black and white photo from my garden showing a raccoon sitting down facing the camera. It's holding its front paws together close to the ground. Its black face mask and nose are visible as are its little, roundish raccoon ears. Its mouth is slightly open giving a look at its teeth including its canine teeth. There are plants and shrubs to the side of the raccoon and behind it. There are small landscaping rocks on the ground.

Raccoons are one of the most common mammals seen in the USA that aren't domesticated. They're extremely smart, proven by several studies, to have the ability to solve puzzles and pick locks using their incredible memories. Their teeth are interesting too....