RACCOON

RACCOON 

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Raccoon is a medium-sized mammal. They are usually nocturnal and omnivorous.

The most characteristic physical feature of the raccoon is the area of black fur around the eyes, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding white face coloring. The dense underfur, which accounts for almost 90% of the coat, insulates against cold weather.

HEALTH

Raccoons can carry rabies, a lethal disease caused by the neurotropic rabies virus (A neurotropic virus is a virus that is capable of infecting nerve cells.) carried in the saliva and transmitted by bites.

SPEED

Their top speed over short distances is 16 to 24 km/h Raccoons can swim with an average speed of about 5 km/h and can stay in the water for several hours.

DIET

Common foods include fruits, plants, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs, and crayfish.

In urban environments, the animal often sifts through garbage for food.

LIFE SPAN

Captive raccoons have been known to live for more than 20 years. 

Life span in the wild depends upon the conditions. The most important natural predators of the raccoon are bobcats, coyotes, and great horned owls.