Raccoon
Info
Name
Rosie, Ralph and Rocco
Origin
These are native to North America. They can also be found in parts of Canada, Mexico and South America.
Diet
Omnivores, they eat both plants and animals
Height
23-30 cm at their shoulder
Weight
3.5kg -9kg
Raccoon Facts
- Raccoon's hand looks like human's. They have five fingers and use their hands to collect food, open shells, door or trash cans.
- They are omnivores (eat plants and animals) and like to eat insects, eggs, small mammals, fruit, berries, seed, garbage.
- They are easily adaptable to various environments. They can live in a hollow tree equally happy like they can in abandoned cars.
FunFact
Raccoons often place food in water before they start to eat it. They have highly sensitive sense of touch and water increases sensitivity even more. By touching the food they get better insight about things they will eat.