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Deadline for the May Northern Notes from page 1

Issue is April 14 increases the tactile nerve responsiveness of their paws,

Mail or email to: allowing them to learn more about what they are holding and
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive eating. The highly developed nerves in their forepaw pads
and their manipulative abilities help them to identify items.
billthompsonsoj@gmail.com Their forepaws are almost like a second set of eyes. They
will often rub and roll objects in their hands or will even rub
their hands together when they are not holding anything.
The Shores of Jupiter Raccoons are also extremely intelligent and good at
solving complex problems. Some measures of intelligence
website: have placed raccoons above cats but below primates in
their ability to distinguish between objects. They have
www.theshoresofjupiter.org exceptional memories and can remember the solution to
tasks for up to three years without reinforcement.
Raccoons will eat almost anything. Raccoons are not
fussy about their choice of food. Although classified as
a carnivore, the raccoon eats as much, if not more, plant Raccoons help control populations of parasitic species
Disclaimer matter as animal matter during the year. When ripe fruits, like lizards, frogs, toads and rats. When these creatures
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint acorns, and seeds are available, raccoons feed heavily on grow abundant, raccoon populations rise to curb the
of The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter them. At other times and places, they will feed on bird population growth. Raccoons also help protect bees by
editor. Nor should responsibility be assigned for and turtle eggs, insects, crayfish and crabs, frogs, fish feeding on wasps, one of the bee’s main predators.
accuracy or validity or articles contributed by and small mammals. They’ll eat dead animals that they Perhaps their most important role in the ecosystem
residents or other articles chosen by the publisher or encounter, raid bird feeders for seed and pet food bowls is consuming carrion (or dead animal carcasses), which
the editor. for kibble and check out garbage cans that aren’t secured. helps keep the ecosystem clean. In addition to benefiting
Raccoons are not fussy about their living quarters ecosystems, raccoons also help keep urban areas clean by
either. Under normal conditions, they usually select a consuming dead animals on our streets.
Realtime Property Management den in a hollow tree limb instead of the trunk. Dens in While raccoons can carry diseases such as rabies and
roundworm, good hygiene and not handling raccoons can
trees may be anywhere from ground level to 60 feet above
of South Florida LLC ground. However, in urban areas, raccoons demonstrate limit the spread. The best advice is to leave them alone,
their adaptability by choosing a wide variety of “cavities,” give them their space, wash your hands after gardening,
Alexa Schuck, Property Manager including rock and debris piles, attics, crawl spaces and secure trash cans or other tantalizing targets. If you
612 N. Orange Ave., Bldg C-4, beneath homes, decks, sheds, culverts, sewer drains suspect a raccoon is sick or behaving unusually, it’s best
Jupiter, FL 33458 and the burrows of other animals. This adaptability is a to contact local wildlife authorities for assistance.
testament to their resilience and survival skills in the face NPDES tip: Your neighborhood drainage system
of changing environments. is not a garbage disposal – don’t treat it like one.
Like all living creatures, raccoons play a critical role Encourage residents to take responsibility and to not
The Shores Of in their ecosystems. Their role can be similar to that of dump chemicals, fertilizer, paint, oil, etc., in inlets or

Jupiter Homeowners a gardener or pest control, and they’re often referred to pipes. Discourage sweeping of lawn clippings and dirt
into street drains and disposing of lawn clippings and
as a natural “cleanup crew.” The raccoon diet, a mix of
Association Inc. plants, invertebrates and small mammals, serves a unique other debris (wood, concrete blocks, Christmas trees, etc.)
directly into retention lakes. Keep drainage facilities clear
purpose in the ecosystem. When they consume berries
and nuts, raccoons act as natural gardeners, distributing of vegetation, trash, improperly and illegally discarded
Board Of Directors, Committee seeds to promote the growth of new plants and trees. Their appliances, shopping carts, tires, cars, garbage bags, etc.
Board Of Directors: digging behavior contributes to soil turnover, promoting
David Lindley, President decomposition and plant renewal.
John Hornyak, Vice President
Cynthia Clemente, Secretary
Barry Parker, Treasurer
Sal Greco, Director
Brian Martin, Director
Ryan Warren, Director

Architectural Control Committee:
Brian Martin, Co-Chair
Sal Greco, Co-Chair
John Hornyak
Compliance Committee:
Ryan Warren, Chair
Lakes And Parks Committee:
David Lindley, Chair
Crimewatch Committee:
Bill Thompson, Co-Chair
Sal Greco, Co-Chair
Welcoming Committee:
John Hornyak, Chair
Sylke Lopez
Infrastructure
David Lindley, Chair
Communications and Newsletter Editor:
Bill Thompson, Chair
Events & Social Media Committee:
Barry Parker, Co-Chair
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair
Francesca Brown
Tracey Lavoll
Sylke Lopez
Anais Maristany-Diaz
Dena Martin
Webmaster
Kristi Parker

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