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Did you know? A raccoon’s most heightened sense is its sense of touch. It has very sensitive front paws and this sensitivity increases underwater. When able, a raccoon will examine objects in water. This is why it is often seen washing food In the wild, a raccoon has a life expectancy of about 2 to 3 years, but in captivity a raccoon can live up to 20 years. The raccoon is an omnivorous and opportunistic eater, with its diet determined heavily by its environment. Common foods include fruits, plants, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs, and crayfish. pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/raccoon-nation/raccoon-fact-sheet/7553/
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 11:45:01 +0000

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