By Josie March 6th, 2024
They can thrive in urban, suburban, and wild areas alike, which, although sometimes a nuisance to humans, showcases their resilience and intelligence.
Their highly dexterous front paws are almost as versatile as human hands. These handy hands allow them to open jars, unlatch cages, and even unlock doors.
Studies show that they can remember a solution to a problem for as long as three years. After all, how much do you remember from three years ago?
Equipped with a tapetum lucidum, raccoons have superior night vision that aids in their nocturnal activities.
With strong limbs and sharp claws, raccoons are skilled climbers, able to ascend trees and buildings with ease to escape predators or find food.
They are capable of crossing rivers and streams to find food or escape threats, using their swimming abilities to thrive in various habitats.
It’s all too often overlooked that they’re quite brainy animals with and cognitive abilities comparable to those of primates.
While often seen as solitary, raccoons can form tight-knit communities. In these little raccoon families, they can be seen sharing food sources and living space
Contrary to popular belief, raccoons often wash their food before eating, a behavior that indicates a level of cleanliness not typically attributed to them.
In the wild, they teach their kits survival skills and care for them for a long time until they are independent.
Raccoons can adapt their diet and behavior based on the season – in other words, they’re nothing but picky eaters.
In captivity, raccoons have demonstrated the ability to use tools to access food, indicating a level of problem-solving ability and intelligence.