286) Continue; Common Raccoon

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Scientific name: Procyon lotor

Weight: 12-35lbs. Length: 24-37in Tail Length: 10in

Diet: Crayfish, frogs, mice, nuts, fruits, insects, shellfish, fish, eggs,

Lives: North American, South Canada, Central America

Kits: 3-4

The belief that Raccoons "washing" their paws is them actually trying to catch their aquatic prey, such as frogs and crayfish. Raccoons are also called coons.


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