Most people don’t realize this: raccoon mothers are chased more than any other urban wildlife. Why? Because when people see a raccoon in daylight, they assume rabies — even though daytime activity is completely normal for nursing females. A mother raccoon often has 3–5 babies hidden in a den. When that den is disturbed by: noise, pets, lawn equipment, or humans trying to “scare her off,” she’s forced to relocate her newborns immediately — even if she’s exhausted. This means running back and fort