Raccoon climbing a branch in low, moody light.

Mammal Detail

Raccoon

Resourceful and nocturnal, raccoons thrive where water, cover, and easy-to-open food sources meet.

Photo by Joseph Corl

Habitat

Riparian woods, marsh edges, stormwater corridors, attics, and tree cavities near both wild and developed spaces.

Diet

Crayfish, insects, eggs, fruit, frogs, nuts, and opportunistic scraps from human environments.

Fun facts

  • Raccoons rely on sensitive front paws to investigate objects almost like a second pair of eyes.
  • Their dark face mask may help reduce glare and sharpen contrast in low light.
  • Excellent climbers and swimmers, raccoons move through three-dimensional habitat with surprising confidence.

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