The Raccoon is highly intelligent carnivore belonging to the the family Procyonidae and is related to bears and to the giant Panda. Generally it is active only at night, and may become a nuisance in suburban areas when it raids garbage cans for food. It has few natural enemies except for the bobcat, fox and coyote.

The raccoon is omnivorous, feeding upon fish, frogs, small mammals, birds and their eggs, molluscs, crustaceans, fruits, nuts, small grains and corn in storage and in fields. The slender toes on its front feet are used with great dexterity in grasping small objects and in searching for food. The large surfaces of its hind feet allow it to balance easily. 

Skunk are well known group of fear bearers belonging to the family. Since they are not particularly disturbed by human’s presence and activities, they will frequently move in from their native habits and take up residency beneath buildings.

Skunks are often found in wooded areas, close to stream banks and irrigation levees. Litters of 4-7 young born in late spring or early summer. Some females may produce a second litter the same year.

The odour of Skunk may be strong or only faintly evident at inhabited dens. Occupied dens will often shows signs of fresh digging, at least in springs. Droppings will be evident, and usually contains numerous insect fragments. Hair and rub mask can also be found.

Skunk are nocturnal in behavior. Their occasional presence may go unnoticed around buildings for awhile, until they take up occupancy beneath a building or have a confrontation with some other animal, leaving the telltale reminder of their presence.