Ive seen a raccoon outside that seems lethargic or tired. Could it be simply coming out of hibernation, or disoriented because its daytime?
It is NEVER normal behaviour for a raccoon to exhibit symptoms like loss of balance, difficulty walking or lethargy. It is a common misconception that raccoons out during the day will appear disoriented because they are nocturnal animals. An adult raccoon behaving in this way at any time of day is definitely in need of help. Young baby raccoons whose bodies are less than 12″/30 cm long may be unsteady on their feet as a result of age, but should be active. BACK TO TOP 9. There’s a raccoon stuck in a tree/on a rooftop or balcony/on a pole. What should I do? It rarely happens that adult Raccoons are truly “stuck” on top of a structure. They are excellent climbers, able to shimmy up tree trunks and even textured brick walls. However, raccoons are also cautious animals, and typically will not come down until they feel safe doing so, which is often not until the middle of the night. It would be typical for a raccoon to remain in a “protected” area (off the ground) for the entire day. If the
