Arboreal Abodes: Raccoons are skilled climbers, but not exactly tree dwellers. They prefer ground-level dens for sleeping.
Hollowed-Out Homes: However, tree hollows are prime real estate for raccoon dens. These provide shelter from predators and the elements.
Daytime Refuge: Raccoons are nocturnal. During the day, they climb trees to rest safely in the branches.
Moms and Kits: Mother raccoons raise their young in hollowed-out dens, high up in trees, for extra protection.
Temporary Tenants: While raccoons may nap in trees, they typically move between multiple dens on the ground.
Not Just Up There: Dens can also be burrows dug by other animals, or even cozy spots under buildings or in woodpiles.
Adaptable Neighbors: Raccoons are comfortable in forests, suburbs, and even cities, as long as there's water and some shelter.
Sign of a Coon: If you see a raccoon climbing a tree, it might have a den up there. But watch closely - it might just be disappearing into a hollowed-out trunk for a nap