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Raccoons. Kelli Santacroce & Xander Lawless June 2013. Description. Black, white, and brown fur White fur around nose and eye patches Black eyes surrounded by patches of black fur Black vertical mark on forehead Pointed snout 5 long fingers with claws 5 long toes with claws
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Raccoons Kelli Santacroce & Xander Lawless June 2013
Description • Black, white, and brown fur • White fur around nose and eye patches • Black eyes surrounded by patches of black fur • Black vertical mark on forehead • Pointed snout • 5 long fingers with claws • 5 long toes with claws • Black ringed tail with long fur
Habitat • Trees • Farmland • Cities/Towns • Forests • North America
Food Chain • What a raccoon eats: • Fruits • Nuts • Insects • Small animals • Plants • Crops • Garbage • What eats a young raccoon: • Young raccoons can be eaten by wolves and bobcats
Interesting FactsSome raccoons live in tropical islands. Raccoons sleep during the day but hunt during the night.