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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Infection in Feral Raccoons, Japan [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2011 Although raccoons (Procyon lotor) are susceptible to influenza viruses, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) infection in these animals has not been reported.
Taisuke Horimoto +9 more
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USING BEHAVIOR AND SPACE USE OF RACCOONS TO INDIRECTLY ASSESS THE NATURE OF NEST PREDATION
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2015 : Nest predation has been identified as a leading cause of wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo; hereafter, turkey) reproductive failure and raccoons (Procyon lotor) are often implicated as important nest predators.
Michael E. Byrne, Michael J. Chamberlain
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Unusual Canine Distemper Virus Infection in Captive Raccoons (Procyon lotor)
Viruses, 2023 Canine morbillivirus, also known as canine distemper virus (CDV), is the causative agent of canine distemper (CD), which is a serious contagious disease of canines, large felids, and, occasionally, raccoons.
Adrian Constantin Stancu +9 more
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Raccoons and Skunks as Sentinels for Enzootic Tularemia
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006 We analyzed sera from diverse mammals of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, for evidence of Francisella tularensis exposure. Skunks and raccoons were frequently seroreactive, whereas white-footed mice, cottontail rabbits, deer, rats, and dogs were not ...
Zenda L. Berrada +2 more
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, 2023 Brief explanation of raccoons and their sleeping habits Raccoons are medium-sized mammals found throughout North and Central America. They are known for their distinctive masked faces and ringed tails.
Erzsebet Frey
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Raccoon Vigilance and Activity Patterns When Sympatric with Coyotes
Diversity, 2020 Nonconsumptive effects of predators potentially have negative fitness consequences on prey species through changes in prey behavior. Coyotes (Canis latrans) recently expanded into the eastern United States, and raccoons (Procyon lotor) are a common ...
M. Colter Chitwood +4 more
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mSphere, 2023 Raccoons are naturally susceptible to canine distemper virus (CDV) infection and can be a potential source of spill-over events. CDV is a highly contagious morbillivirus that infects multiple species of carnivores and omnivores, resulting in severe and ...
Dagmar Roelofs +12 more
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, 2023 Raccoons, known for their dexterity and resourcefulness, possess a unique paw structure that allows them to manipulate objects with precision. Although lacking opposable thumbs like humans, raccoons have five flexible fingers on each paw, equipped with ...
Erzsebet Frey
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, 2023 Are you curious about raccoons? In this article, we'll explore various types of raccoons across North America. First, we have the Common Raccoon, the largest species found in several countries.
Erzsebet Frey
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Raccoons contraband – The metazoan parasite fauna of free-ranging raccoons in central Europe [PDF]
, 2023 The invasive raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an abundant carnivore and considered as an important potential vector of infectious diseases and parasites in Europe. Raccoons show a broad, opportunistic, omnivorous food spectrum.
Cunze, Sarah +13 more
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