The Reproductive Cycle of the Raccoon in Illinois

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to gather data on the reproductive cycle and the basic anatomy of the reproductive system of the raccoon and to investigate those aspects of the raccoon's reproductive physiology that gave promise of increasing our knowledge in the general field of mammalian reproductive physiology. This study was part of an effort to obtain a refined understanding of the population dynamics of the species. Other aspects of the study will be published elsewhere.