INTERESTING RACCOON FACTS :)
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Raccoons are far from being shy. People seldom faze them so that they can become quite daring. But no matter how brave they are, they still fear you, so they will stand still and stare at you if you confront them. If the raccoons on your street are particularly cheeky and keep raiding your trash, it could be that one of your neighbors is feeding them.

*Aggressive raccoons*
Raccoons seldom attack humans, but will sometimes “threaten” them by grunting or growling. If they do, they are only trying to scare you enough to get you to leave them be.
Should you meet an ‘aggressive’ raccoon, pretend to back away a little. Doing this allows it to run away from you. Once it does, clap your hands or yell loudly to remind it that you are a predator.

*Habits*
Raccoons aren’t particularly friendly. These nocturnal mammals scavenge for food at night and sleep during the day. They don’t hibernate but relax quite a bit, living off stored fat during the process. As a result, they lose about 50% of their body weight during this time.
These animals are clean creatures which wash their food and even dig latrines.

*Diet*
These animals are omnivorous, living on both vegetables and meat. Their favorite vegetation includes persimmons, cherries, peaches, citrus fruits, grapes, plums, figs, watermelons, corn, walnuts, beech, and corn. Their meat diet includes frogs, fish, crayfish, rodents, insects, and bird eggs

*Offspring*
Mothers wean their babies after 7 to 16 weeks. Young raccoons start to wander from their mothers after about 12 weeks. They can live for about three years in the wild.

*They look like bandits for a good reason*
The quick hands of a raccoon aren’t the only reasons why people dub it a thief. The quaint, yet unusual black markings on its eyes make it look like a trickster. Of course, cartoons and comics have characterized it as a charming outlaw.
The black mask isn’t there to give this creature an air of mystery or thievery. It reduces incoming light and glare, which would restrict its vision otherwise. One reason it is nocturnal is that the peripheral view available at night allows them to detect contrast in the objects they see.

Raccoons aren't a common pet, in some ways, they are a lot like a large ferret or puppy. They can be affectionate and playful with their favorite humans. However, most raccoons always seem to be full of mischief, too. They are extremely high maintenance and fairly unpredictable, which is why most animal experts advise against keeping them as pets. Many will damage your home and belongings as part of their daily antics. They're difficult to truly tame and are notorious biters when something bothers them. Plus, raccoons have dietary needs and health issues that can be difficult to manage. But if you have the knowledge and time to properly care for a raccoon, they can be fascinating and funny companions!!

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