All of the raccoons in the video were born this spring. The raccoon parents usually leave the babies, knowing that Jim will take care of them, and they move on to a different territory. Here in Nova Scotia, we can have some pretty harsh winters. Jim fattens them up, so when they go into torpor, they will make it just fine. They also look after themselves. They forage in the forest near by, so they don't count on Jim for everything. They seem to love him - one of them who gets behind Jim on the railing actually gives Jim a "kiss" before he gets his hot dog lol Everyone loves Jim and the raccoons, and with the way things have been going this year, people are really finding joy and peace watching Jim's nightly videos.
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