Raccoons are interesting animals. The name raccoon comes
from the Native American tribe “Algonquin,” and means “He who scratches with
his hands.” They have feet like hands so they can hold their food and sometimes
dunk their food in water. They’re found almost everywhere. Its hair is colored in a pepper and salt
mixture with a black mask over its eyes. They have a long bushy tail with
rings. Adults usually weigh about 15 – 25 pounds, but can grow much larger.
Raccoons can live up to six years. They find the high places in marshes to live, usually in hollow trees or
rock crevices. They are omnivores, which means they eat everything! They eat
plants, fruit, and berries. Also they eat insects, fish, frogs, turtles and
eggs. They will also eat garbage if they can!
