How Can you Tell if a Baby Raccoon is Abandoned?

Raccoons are very maternal and take good care of their babies, called kits or cubs. Raccoon mothers usually give birth to two to six babies in late spring or early summer. The babies stay with their mother for about a year, learning how to find food, avoid predators, and survive in the wild.

Sometimes, however, you may come across a baby raccoon that seems to be alone and helpless. You may wonder if the baby is orphaned or abandoned by its mother, and if you should intervene to help it.

In this article, we will explain how to tell if a baby raccoon is abandoned, what to do if you find one, and why you should never try to keep a raccoon as a pet.