Can you keep my chair here? is a photograph by Kym Backland which was uploaded on August 9th, 2013.
Can you keep my chair here?
This little raccoonie just loves this chair. He hides under it, he leans on it, he caresses it! He's like a toddler, he uses the chair to help him... more
by Kym Backland
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Can you keep my chair here?
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Kym Backland
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This little raccoonie just loves this chair. He hides under it, he leans on it, he caresses it! He's like a toddler, he uses the chair to help him stand up. His brother can already stand up and do some dancing. He never sees me, I have a hard time even knowing he is under there. His Mother comes and gets him and takes him away from his chair. I guess it is like his security blanket or something. He has the furry legs, kind of like the old fashioned "Pantaloons".
Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare.In the natural world, raccoons snare a lot of their meals in the water. These nocturnal foragers use lightning-quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they pluck mice and insects from their hiding places and raid nests for tasty eggs. Raccoons also eat fruit and plants—including those grown in human gardens and farms. They will even open garbage cans to dine on the contents.
These ring-tailed animals are equally opportunistic when it comes to choosing a denning site. They may inhabit a tree hole, fallen log, or a house's attic. Females have one to seven cubs in early summer. The young raccoons often spend the first two months or so of their lives high in a tree hole. Later, mother and children move to the ground when the cubs begin to explore on their own.
Raccoons in the northern parts of their range gorge themselves in spring and summer to store up body fat. They then spend much of the winter asleep in a den. There are six other species of raccoons, in addition to the familiar northern (North American) raccoon. Most other species live on tropical islands.
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August 9th, 2013
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Comments (32)
Joseph Levine
Kym, with subjects as photogenic as this guy, who needs cats? How on earth did you achieve these endearing-yet-laughable poses? And your observations about what makes felines so intriguing, are also spot on! Your last comment (re 'Copy Cats') put into plain English exactly what I felt during the 20 years we were lucky to have those 2 winners' lives overlap (sniff!)
Katja Zuske
Did you take this shot on my porch? :-) Nice composition, Kym. Like the bw approach too.
Terry Webb Harshman
Such an adorable capture of this little guy and his chair, Kym! I love your description of his "pantaloons!" F!
John Malone
I so love all the marvelous adventures you have captured with such professional photographs of this racoon family and their lives. I love the descriptions you have taken the time to write and delight these images bring to us. V/F
Andrea Lazar
I absolutely love visiting you shop - I know I'll find images of these little rascals that will make me smile and warm my heart with your charming and loving stories about their antics. How lucky you are to have this wonderful little beings in your life. I love this one! v/f
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Love this cute raccoon and its funny ways,dear Kym !!! Where are you my friend?So long,no news.......Where ever you are,enjoy the Christmas eve followed by a Merry Christmas !!!! Wishing you & family,happy holidays......Latha with lots of love.....
Kym Backland
CHARLIE TRAY, Yikes I'm so behind in thanking you for the features! Thank you for the feature today of my photo CAN YOU KEEP MY CHAIR HERE? in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE... I appreciate it so much Charlie!
Ramon Martinez
Lovely B&W. Your way to shoot live animals is fantastic. V/F
Kym Backland replied:
Ramon, I really appreciate your visits and votes, and kind promotes! Thank you!
AnnaJo Vahle
What a cutey, Kym! He seems to be a great source of entertainment. Absolutely adorable capture. Funny that he loves that chair so much. f/v
Kym Backland
KLAAS HARTZ, Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo I CAN YOU KEP MY CHAIR HERE? in your group SMALL SHOWROOM.
Kym Backland
MARIOLA BITNER, Happy Wednesday to you my friend! Thank you for the multiple features today! I appreciate the feature of my photo CAN YOU KEEP MY CHAIR HERE? In your group OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS! This is the best name for a group! As soon as I think to add a bird or a seal, I think to myself.. (Oh yes, only four legs) and that answers that question! Thanks again Mariola!
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LESA WELLER,~ How are you? Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo I CAN YOU KEP MY CHAIR HERE? in your group WILD AND CRAZY 3 IMAGES A DAY~ I appreciate it Lesa
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ANASTASIA, Hello my friend~ How are you? Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo I CAN YOU KEP MY CHAIR HERE? in your group PHOTOSRUS~ I appreciate it Anastasia~
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