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diseases are rabies, tuberculosis, canine and feline distemper, and parasites such as roundworm.
Primary enemies of raccoons are dogs, traps, automobiles, and humans. Keep your distance from all wild animals and remind children not to go near them.
Be a responsible pet owner and keep your pets away from raccoons. They will not become aggressive unless they are cornered, protecting their young or have rabies.
Enjoy the outdoors safely!
Jim Bywaters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via e-mail at jbbjr@rmaonline.net or mail at RO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627.
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