The fate of nine orphaned raccoon kits from an animal rehab centre in Metchosin, is the subject of a study which hopes to reveal how well the animals are integrating back into their natural environment.
The BC SPCA’s Wild ARC has collaborated with a Royal Roads University (RRU) master’s student for the post-release monitoring study.
Overseen by wildlife veterinarian Dr. Adam Hering, the study began in September, with nine of Wild ARC’s juvenile raccoons fitted with GPS/radio collars and released in areas around Greater Victoria.
