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raccoons
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Raccoons

 Raccoons are smart, dexterous mammals that can become very aggressive when cornered. When searching for den or food, they can be extremely destructive to homes and gardens. Raccoons communicate using a variety of sounds including purring, growling, hissing, and whistling. They eat plants and animals,…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Rats

Rats are among the most common pests in Marin homes and gardens. Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) also known as brown, sewer, or wharf rats, are mostly nocturnal. They constantly explore and learn about their environment, memorizing pathways, obstacles, and locations of food and water. Roof rats (Rattus…
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skunk
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Skunks

Triangular-shaped head, short legs and long, sharp, non-retractable claws. Spray can be squirted accurately as far as six to 10 feet away as a defense mechanism. Live in burrows. Eat a varied diet. Excellent sense of smell and good hearing, but very poor vision. Healthy skunks are mild-tempered. They prefer…
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Photo and Video

Strong visuals are essential to effective storytelling. This section provides photography and videography resources to help UC ANR staff and academics create, source, and share high-quality visual content.
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Resources

UC MFPOC Web PagesFood Preservation ResourcesFrom the HelplinePests in the PantryOther UC PagesUC Master Food Preserve Program ResourcesUCANR Safety NotesUC Food Safety WebsiteMiscellaneous:Preventing Wasted Food at Home (epa.gov)pH of Some Common Foods
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