Sunday, May 4, 2014

Texas Update 13: Release!

[The following is from a personal email I sent about a summer raccoon release.]

Here are the photos from the raccoon release.

The property is gorgeous; running water, lots of trees and rock formations. A few of the raccoons bolted straight away, but most were reluctant to leave their crates. Once out, a few even ran back in! After everyone was out, some began to explore. The rest followed A- and I like ducklings, running in a row after us. We walked down the riverbank, and each time we doubled back to the truck more and more of the raccoons would peel away, distracted by the rocks and the river and things to explore, touching and tasting everything (and discovering that rocks are not delicious.) It was a relief to see them out of their crates and wading in a river. A few of the more timid kept running back to touch my shoe, each time scampering further and further away. Here's wishing them a future filled with trees and rivers, and no more dog food and shoes.




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