Interesting, how different personalities there can be in one litter. I might imagine, that this is one way of adaptation: depending on the circumstances, this or that strategy works best. And in the long run, having different strategies is the best strategy.

Yes, I have long speculated the same thing. A wide range of temperament/ personality differences across siblings would probably be adaptive and beneficial. Such variation seems to imply a higher probability that at least one raccoon from each litter might survive to reproduce itself, despite the demands of the environment.

Otis! You have to approach 'em head on, I say head on, son!

I only sent Otis the one email honest, and when he said I fancy Angela, I said oh yes? pull the other one ...

Merciful heavens! Gentlemen, please let me remind you that I love my husband. In the future, should that ever change, you will be duly informed.

I only sent Otis the one email honest, and when he said I fancy Angela, I said oh yes? pull the other one ...

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You are making Proof out of Logic, by just being dubious! {Bluestar to me)

I'm afraid that Otis is Trouble with a capital "T" that rhymes with "D" that stands for his Godfather Dave. Depending on what I am wearing in the evening, Otis loves to hang out under the deck and then make a grab for my bathrobe strings, my pant legs or my shoe laces. He is the first raccoon I have ever had who consistently tries to disrobe me!!!

Oh my. I'll try and have a Godfatherly talk with the young fellow and set him straight. He'll never get anywhere from under the deck!

Otis! You have to approach 'em head on, I say head on, son!

Similar to some UK single mothers.
Single mother and 8 children,
all by different men.
All with the same personality
"Can we grab much benefit" from our situation.

It's when you compare this behaviour
you realise how nice these critters are.
Especially the sights and sounds they give
Angela and Eric when they are wild.

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Kind of like the kids, same Mum n’ Dad, nine kids, nine different personalities.

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Well Pasi, since you asked, let me pull out a picture from Grandma's Brag Book!


Eric took this shot of the three babies tonight.

Logan Frodo is the raccoon with his mouth open, complaining that there were not enough grapes on the menu this evening. Logan Frodo is the tamest of the bunch. He is smart and good looking, just like his Godmothers Uli and Karen. He really, really, really likes grapes!

Otis is the raccoon next to Logan Frodo. In this shot he is quite busy eating cat food. I'm afraid that Otis is Trouble with a capital "T" that rhymes with "D" that stands for his Godfather Dave. Depending on what I am wearing in the evening, Otis loves to hang out under the deck and then make a grab for my bathrobe strings, my pant legs or my shoe laces. He is the first raccoon I have ever had who consistently tries to disrobe me!!!

Floyd is very shy and reserved, just like his Godfather John. The paw coming out from under the deck is Floyd. Floyd refuses to come out from under the deck if I am outside. He will only let me view him from behind a closed window, and if I make any sudden moves in the house he immediately goes below deck.

So as you can see, the babies are happy, healthy and doing quite well.

That picture of Frodo instantly reminded me of the quest where the two were journeying together.

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New life ....

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Well Pasi, since you asked, let me pull out a picture from Grandma's Brag Book!


Eric took this shot of the three babies tonight.

Logan Frodo is the raccoon with his mouth open, complaining that there were not enough grapes on the menu this evening. Logan Frodo is the tamest of the bunch. He is smart and good looking, just like his Godmothers Uli and Karen. He really, really, really likes grapes!

Otis is the raccoon next to Logan Frodo. In this shot he is quite busy eating cat food. I'm afraid that Otis is Trouble with a capital "T" that rhymes with "D" that stands for his Godfather Dave. Depending on what I am wearing in the evening, Otis loves to hang out under the deck and then make a grab for my bathrobe strings, my pant legs or my shoe laces. He is the first raccoon I have ever had who consistently tries to disrobe me!!!

Floyd is very shy and reserved, just like his Godfather John. The paw coming out from under the deck is Floyd. Floyd refuses to come out from under the deck if I am outside. He will only let me view him from behind a closed window, and if I make any sudden moves in the house he immediately goes below deck.

So as you can see, the babies are happy, healthy and doing quite well.

I suggest you get young Logan some more grapes.......

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Well Pasi, since you asked, let me pull out a picture from Grandma's Brag Book!


Eric took this shot of the three babies tonight.

Logan Frodo is the raccoon with his mouth open, complaining that there were not enough grapes on the menu this evening. Logan Frodo is the tamest of the bunch. He is smart and good looking, just like his Godmothers Uli and Karen. He really, really, really likes grapes!

Otis is the raccoon next to Logan Frodo. In this shot he is quite busy eating cat food. I'm afraid that Otis is Trouble with a capital "T" that rhymes with "D" that stands for his Godfather Dave. Depending on what I am wearing in the evening, Otis loves to hang out under the deck and then make a grab for my bathrobe strings, my pant legs or my shoe laces. He is the first raccoon I have ever had who consistently tries to disrobe me!!!

Floyd is very shy and reserved, just like his Godfather John. The paw coming out from under the deck is Floyd. Floyd refuses to come out from under the deck if I am outside. He will only let me view him from behind a closed window, and if I make any sudden moves in the house he immediately goes below deck.

So as you can see, the babies are happy, healthy and doing quite well.

Yes...
Very beautiful coloring on that kitty!

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Nice pic Bernie. Thanks

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Well as some of you probably know I live on my own and have a cat called Spitty.

She is 13 this year and I have had her most of that time. She is pretty independent, she has to be as I work long hours and am away a lot.

However this year after I returned from my regular two weeks away (Spitty is looked after by a friend who loves cats). She suddenly has started to spend her evenings at my feet. I have just taken this photo, I am sitting at my computer desk, and those are my feet to the right and left.



Whilst its nice she feels safe there, it really makes it difficult to place you feet and I have nearly trodden on her countless times!!

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What a cutie, Sirius. I bet she misses him.

No, she sees him every so often, its my brother's dog.

Then I am sure she misses him in between visits.
I know I miss Spawnie.

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Oooooow!! Don't like the look in his eyes, Sirius...

Yeah...I was teasing her horribly.....

...Well it was Xmas Day.....(My excuse anyway).

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What a cutie, Sirius. I bet she misses him.

No, she sees him every so often, its my brother's dog.

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What a cutie, Sirius. I bet she misses him.

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Here's Andrea being protected by Ziggy........

Oooooow!! Don't like the look in his eyes, Sirius...

Here's Andrea being protected by Ziggy........

Meowwwwww

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