What do raccoons eat?

Introduction:

Raccoon is an average-sized mammal belonging to the North of America, they are also found in Japan and Europe. Their actual habitat is wooden forests but with the passage of time they have extended it to the mountains too, they mostly live in the areas near water. Moreover, they can settle themselves in almost all environments. Raccoons are the species of procyonid family, they are the largest animal among that family. Further, they can be hazardous to human health and that of other animals as they transfer the rabies disease to them and their feces that contain roundworms in them also have to ability to cause harm to humans and other animals. Raccoons are known worldwide for their intelligence. It has been proved by several studies that raccoons possess a strong memory due to which they can remember a thing for three long years. They are also commonly known to be very neat and clean animals, they eat their food after getting them washed and they also specify a place to discharge their wastes.



Feedings of raccoons:

Raccoons are omnivores. They eat themselves by eating the plants, their seeds and the meat of different animals. Their teeth are designed in such a way that they can grind plants and also have the ability to tear down the meat of other animals. There is a long list that contains the names of foods that raccoons eat. Few of them could be termed as; grapes, berries, bananas or any other fruit that could be find, peas, spinach, carrots and all other vegetables as well. They also eat mice, birds, fishes, rabbits, insects, lizards, frogs, squirrels and other small animals. Further, they can also eat small cats or several pet animals and the leftovers of human food and other human waste such as garbage. So, it is suggested to keep your pet animals under your safety at the places where the presence of raccoons is expected. They eat almost everything or it could be said that their preference for eating depends upon the availability of food. What is easily available to them will be their meal for that time.

Feedings and environment:

The feeding choices of raccoons also depend upon the environment they are living in. For example;

-Raccoons that live in rural or urban areas may prefer the leftovers of human foods, the fruits or vegetables available in the cites, the pets of citizens and insects or other small animals available in the cities.
-Living in the forests, the feedings of raccoons may include different plants, herbs, shrubs, leaves or different vegetables or fruits available in the forests. Further, they might prey on some small animals such as snakes, rabbits, frogs, etc.

Closure:

Although, raccoons are the cute animals, they are known worldwide because of their facial features, the structure of their hands that is the same as that of humans. But, these cute creatures could be so irritating to be around because of their aggressive natures and their fonding towards every kind of food around them.


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