NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -If they are younger than one year and the mother is nowhere near to be found they won’t survive without her. But it doesn’t mean you should rush to rescue them. Sometimes the mother has to go and find food for her babies and she can stay away from several hours up to a day but always comes back.

Detailed explanation-2: -Baby raccoons can survive on their own when they are about the size of a football. Mother raccoons will begin bringing them down from denning areas in June/July when they weather gets hotter. She will often leave them unattended under bushes, near trees or sometimes against concrete foundations.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is best to leave the baby raccoon overnight if possible to see if the mother returns, but to ensure they are comfortable, you can place a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to ensure the baby stays warm, and place it in a basin or bin that it cannot escape from.

Detailed explanation-4: -While there are no guarantees that they can keep them safe, mother raccoons hide their babies in safe spots, teach them how to survive on their own and fight off would-be predators looking for an easy meal.