Are racoons hibernators

Answer 1

Raccoons do not migrate. They maintain a home territory all year round. The also do not truly hibernate. Although raccoons in colder climates do sleep for long periods of time during the winter, they are still active on warmer nights and when searching for a mate in January and February.

Answer 2

Racoons don't so much hibernate, rather they metabolically slow down. Their heart and respitory rates decrease dramatically during the winter months causing them to sleep through long periods of both day and night. During the fall, spring and summer months they are generally nocturnal with only females mothering kits ventruing out during daylight hours to provide food for their offspring. During winter warm spells both male and females will leave their dens in search of nourishment .

Answer 3

No, raccoons do not hibernate in winter, they remain active almost the entire season. If the weather turns bad, they remain in their dens and sleep until conditions improve but is not a true hibernation.

Answer 4

No, raccoons are active most of the winter. If the weather becomes really bad, they will stay in their dens sleeping until conditions improve.

Answer 5

no they only sleep for a couple of days in the winter then they go out for food

Answer 6

No. They may not leave their dens in harsh weather, but they do not hibernate.

Answer 7

Raccoons do not hibernate and are active even in winter. If the weather turns severe, they may stay in their den and sleep until the weather improves but they do not hibernate.

Answer 8

No, raccoons do not hibernate. They are active all winter except during severe weather when they stay in their dens and sleep.

Answer 9

No, raccoons do not migrate.

Answer 10

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