The gestation period is 63 days. Females produce one litter per year ranging in size from three to six young. The litter is born in a sheltered den, usually a hollow log, tree or rock crevice. Raccoons are sociable animals in their family group. After two months of age the young accompany the mother on excursions for food and may travel several miles.
Family groups remain intact for about a year.
Distribution And Habitat Raccoons are very common throughout Connecticut and the northeastern United States. Color shadings in the fur may vary according to age, sex and range area. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, but prefer mature woodlands along streams, ponds, wetlands and marshes. Raccoons also require trees, bushes and other cover for protection. Raccoons are adaptable to environmental changes and can live close to human developments that include city life.