Biology and Habits Adult raccoons in Kansas weigh 8 to 49 pounds and measure 26 to 38 inches long. May. There is usually one litter per year of 4 to 7 young. They are born blind, but their eyes open within 30 days. Young raccoons stay in the den until they are 8 to 10 weeks old. They are weaned in August.
Raccoons prefer wooded areas near streams, rivers or other water sources.
Like many other animals, raccoons are opportunists, eating pet food, garbage or other foods they find in urban and suburban areas. Most, if not all, towns and cities across Kansas have raccoons living within the city limits. Because raccoons move around and feed at night, they are seldom seen. Of all the wild animals that have adapted to city life, raccoons are probably the most destructive. It is not uncommon to find places where raccoons have torn off roofing to get into attics.