Habitat & Range
They live throughout North America in forests, wetlands, and urban settings. In Florida, raccoons are common near mangroves, rivers, and suburban areas.
Diet & Behavior
Raccoons are omnivores that eat fruits, nuts, insects, crustaceans, and human leftovers. They are nocturnal and highly adaptable to changing environments.
Conservation Status
Their populations are stable and widespread, though they can become pests in urban areas.
Interesting Facts
Raccoons can remember solutions to problems for up to three years.
They sometimes appear to “wash” their food in water.
Their fingerprints are nearly as unique as human ones.