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The white-tailed deer isn't as rare of a sighting here in northwest Indiana as some people from other areas may believe. Especially if you live in a rural environment they can be more of a hassle than a thing of beauty. Everyone has heard of the deer in headlights but that is not the only issue they cause out in the country. If you have a garden in your yard just like plenty of other woodland animals they will eat their choice of your vegetables and most of the time you won't notice until it is too late.

I personally connect with these creatures for all of the reasons above. Living in a rural area with fields on all sides of my house and a pond pulls them towards our house very quickly. Another reason I didn't mention is hunting. Hunting is a huge part of many people's lives around me and I grew up with a family of hunters. Every male and some females in my family growing up couldn't wait for hunting season to come every year and it became a tradition for them to all get together multiple times a year and go in the woods during dawn and dusk while reminiscing on stories in between.

Introduction and the Common Raccoon

I have always been fond of animals whether it be pets or wildlife. I grew up watching specials and documentaries on animals for most of my childhood. Some animals who are sometimes not liked by many people can still have admirable traits. There are plenty of creatures that are a problem when it comes to say cleanliness but that doesn't mean they aren't smart. 

The common raccoon is widely considered a pest in many parts of the mid-west. They tend to leave a mess wherever they go, and can injure family pets if they are left unwatched. But this is only one side of the animal in the spotlight. Raccoons are highly clever animals when it comes to their senses. Their sense of touch allows them to have great skill opening containers and if they need to even locks. Most of the time when people notice it is because the raccoon in question has found a way to open the garbage can. With this being said raccoons will eat just about anything.