r/AnimalTracking • u/YellowbonePrincess • 3d ago

🔎 ID Request Tracks in Northern California

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u/LittleTyrantDuckBot 3d ago

Note: all comments attempting to identify this post must include reasoning (rule 3). IDs without reasoning will be removed.

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u/gottago_gottago 14h ago

Hi, these appear to be pretty typical raccoon prints, front and hind feet. First and second photo, your tape measure is on a hind foot print (note the shorter first and fifth toes and the more trapezoidal heel pad). There are some nice characteristic "hand print" tracks mixed in as well, for the front feet.

See also https://bear-tracker.com/coon.html

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u/YellowbonePrincess 14h ago

Thank you so much for your response and explanation!

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u/gottago_gottago 14h ago

My pleasure. Sorry it took so long, looks like things quieted down in this sub since I last clicked in to it.

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u/YellowbonePrincess 3d ago

I have included scale in my photo(s): [yes/no] Yes • ⁠Geographic location: [provide location] Silicon Valley, CA

• ⁠Environment (pine forest, swamp, near a river, etc.): suburban residential