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Raccoon Facts
- Raccoon, sometimes spelled as racoon, is the largest
of the procyonid family.
- The heaviest recorded raccoon weighed over 62 pounds.
- The raccoon is usually nocturnal and omnivorous,
eating invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates.
- Raccoons are known for their intelligence, with some
studies showing that raccoons are able to remember the
solution to tasks up to three years later
. - The average life expectancy in the wild for a raccoon
is only 3 years, although captive raccoons have lived
over 20 years.
- The raccoon has a distinctive mask, similar to a
bandit’s mask, which has enhanced the animal’s reputation
for mischief.
- A study showed that 60% of all sleeping places used
by raccoons were used only once.
About the Author
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an educational wildlife and animal website. Jacob also
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