I recently learned that male raccoons will kill baby raccoons to try and bring the mother back into season. Had a neighbor try to save a baby raccoon from a large male that was attacking it, but the poor guy was too badly injured. We have a wildlife rehab right up the road, though, which comes in very handy.
In our area, they used to have coon hunts and give out prizes for those bringing in the most in a single night, and for who brought in the heaviest. (Contest usually centered at a local tavern) Fortunately, I don’t see them advertised anymore. As in any competition, someone looks for shortcuts. They finally caught on that some men were catching baby ’coons early in the year, put them in a cage and force feed them in order to bring in the heaviest in the fall.
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
Now we know from where Calvin gets it.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 7 years ago
Change the title to “Mom and Hobbes and Raccoon.”
Wilde Bill over 7 years ago
Some people have theorized that Hobbes used to belong to mom.
orinoco womble over 7 years ago
Mom is wise, giving her child something he can do to “help” even though the poor critter is beyond help. We all need to feel we’ve done all we can.
JohnFarson19 over 7 years ago
Notice how Hobbes seems to be pointing the way to the Raccoon in the first panel. Coincidence, I think not.
Professor W over 7 years ago
Is it the first time Mom’s talking to Hobbes? Or am I feeling an aura of secrecy reveal?
Arthur Hermanson Premium Member over 7 years ago
I won’t be able to re-read this series. I have the book that it is published in and it always make me teary eyed.
Knightman Premium Member over 7 years ago
Don’t we all talk to someone…not really not there, but comforting.
phredturner over 7 years ago
No cartoonist drew emotion better than Watterson
loveabulldesign over 7 years ago
I recently learned that male raccoons will kill baby raccoons to try and bring the mother back into season. Had a neighbor try to save a baby raccoon from a large male that was attacking it, but the poor guy was too badly injured. We have a wildlife rehab right up the road, though, which comes in very handy.
gantech over 7 years ago
Compassion, thy name is MOTHER.
Jaddis over 7 years ago
I’ve always thought that Watterson had a lot of affection for Calvin’s mom.
David Riedel Premium Member over 7 years ago
Watch for rabies.
ChessPirate over 7 years ago
@Joliet Jake
I know. I peaked back in the archives yesterday and read the whole thing. It’s pretty sad.
Careful! You don’t want to peak too soon… ☺
tuslog1964 over 7 years ago
In our area, they used to have coon hunts and give out prizes for those bringing in the most in a single night, and for who brought in the heaviest. (Contest usually centered at a local tavern) Fortunately, I don’t see them advertised anymore. As in any competition, someone looks for shortcuts. They finally caught on that some men were catching baby ’coons early in the year, put them in a cage and force feed them in order to bring in the heaviest in the fall.
Font Lady Premium Member over 7 years ago
Hobbes is a good listener.
Number Three over 7 years ago
I do the same. I cuddle my toy mouse when the going gets tough.
xxx
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member over 7 years ago
I bet it makes Hobbes feel better.
ron over 7 years ago
Shoot, I’m in my 70’s and have been talking to my stuffed buddies for decades.