Here's What A Deer, Raccoon Were Caught On Camera Doing In NC

NORTH CAROLINA — This past year has been a unique one for animal news in the Tar Heel state, where bears go to the beach and alligators freeze themselves in place, snout out, in order to survive the chill of winter in brackish coastal swamp waters.

Now, there is photographic evidence that seems to indicate that North Carolina is home to deer and raccoons that like to smooch (at least one pair).

A wildlife camera photo of what appears to be just that emerged this week on North Carolina’s Candid Critters, a Facebook account that showcases unique wildlife photos from around the state. The group is a partner of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

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Candid Critters posted the photo Jan. 30, however has not divulged where in North Carolina it was taken. “Is this what it appears to be - a raccoon 'kissing' a deer? What an interesting photo!” it said.

The Charlotte Observer astutely noted that raccoon breeding season officially began Feb. 1 in the state, and that, according to state wildlife officials, raccoons are “notoriously mischievous.”

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Here’s the photo:

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