Hey do you smell Bacon?
by Kym Backland
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Hey do you smell Bacon?
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Kym Backland
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Hey Larry, do you smell bacon? Will you get a whiff of that? Even when they are far away in a field, they seem to be putting on skits and doing their dances and antics. I just can't stop laughing. I'm trying to get work done, but then I look out, and there are a couple of raccoonies putting on a show! hehe. I wonder what they are really thinking? I like to think they are smelling something good and delicious!
Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare.In the natural world, raccoons snare a lot of their meals in the water. These nocturnal foragers use lightning-quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they pluck mice and insects from their hiding places and raid nests for tasty eggs.Raccoons also eat fruit and plants—including those grown in human gardens and farms. They will even open garbage cans to dine on the contents.
These ring-tailed animals are equally opportunistic when it comes to choosing a denning site. They may inhabit a tree hole, fallen log, or a house's attic. Females have one to seven cubs in early summer. The young raccoons often spend the first two months or so of their lives high in a tree hole. Later, mother and children move to the ground when the cubs begin to explore on their own.
Raccoons in the northern parts of their range gorge themselves in spring and summer to store up body fat. They then spend much of the winter asleep in a den. There are six other species of raccoons, in addition to the familiar northern (North American) raccoon. Most other species live on tropical islands.
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August 14th, 2013
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Jacqueline McReynolds
This is priceless Kym...the title and the shot! It just made me smile and laugh out loud :) v/f
Ms Judi
Congrats on the Feature...Fantastic capture with great details in this shot! Vtd ✩✩✩✩✩ =) "Seen in Wildlife ONE A DAY Group"
Kym Backland
JIM CARRELL, Happy Hump Day to you! You sure have been busy this evening. .So many features, so little time (on your part) hehe. Thank you for the features today. I appreciate you giving this photo titled HEY DO YOU SMELL BACON? a nice spot in your group COMFORTABLE ART LIMIT 2.. I appreciate it Jim!
Sarah Batalka
Just read your description- should have read it before commenting;). Great description!!
Sarah Batalka
Lol!! Great title! You're so clever!! You have so many amazing raccoon portraits- tell, me do you know these raccoons? Are they paid models? Or, we're just that lucky and talented to happen across them and get such terrific shot? V14/fav
Kym Backland
CHARLIE TRAY, You have been busy! Happy Monday to you! Yikes I'm so behind in thanking you for the features! Thank you for the feature today of my photo HEY DO YOU SMELL BACON? in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE... I appreciate it so much Charlie! So many features today! WOWIE!
Kym Backland
ANASTASIA KONN, Happy Sunday Night to you! Thank for feature of my photo HEY DO YOU SMELL BACON? in your wonderful group PHOTOSRUS. I appreciate it very much Anastasia!
Kym Backland
MARIOLA BITNER, Thank you for being the first to feature the little fellers in their photo HEY, DO YOU SMELL BACON? In your wonderful and funny group OUR 4 LEGGED FRIENDS.. I appreciate it Mariola!
Robert Bales
This one is sure cute and I love the expression!! v/f/t
Kym Backland replied:
Robert, Thank you so much! I appreciate it.. Your photos are so wonderful.. it means a lot... your vote and comments!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Oh, Kym, your raccoons are so entertaining! V/F
Kym Backland replied:
Phyllis, Thanks for your enthusiasm and votes and visits.. You are a dear person!
Donna Kennedy
Thanks for the big smile Kym, the title got me! :)))...v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Donna, Thanks for the kind words, and the visits! I appreciate the time you take!