A raccoon is one of the most facinating and among the most intelligent of wild animals. Raccoons are related to Pandas, but their tails are ringed. The most important sense for the raccoon is its sense of touch. The raccoon also has black and white marking on its face that resemble masks. Raccoons are often called 'little bandits' because of these masks. These mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities, where they love to feast on garbage. They are nocturnal -that means they are active at night. When it comes to choosing a den, raccoons may inhabit a tree hole, fallen log, or a house's attic. The raccoon is very good with its front paws, using them like hands. Its scientific name, Procyon lotor , means 'a washer'. Raccoons got this name because they often seem to wash their food in water. The most important natural predators of the raccoon are bobcats, coyotes, and great horned owls, the latter mainly prey on young raccoons.
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at: April 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM said...
Hiya Friend, I remember the first time I saw one of these little fellows, it was raiding a rubbish bin in the USA, and had it tipped all over. It ran off as soon as it knew we were watching. They are so pretty and they seem to had bandit shades around their eyes. Isn't the fur just so plush! beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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