Can you say "R" for Raccoon. Raccoons are found across southern Canada, throughout most of the United States, and into northern South America. They have been introduced to parts of Asia and Europe and are now widely distributed there as well. They are extremely adaptable, being found in many kinds of habitats and easily living near humans. They require ready access to water. They prefer to live in moist woodland areas. However, they can also be found in farmlands, suburban, and urban areas. Raccoons prefer to build dens in trees, but may also use woodchuck burrows, caves, mines, deserted buildings, barns and such. They can live in a wide variety of habitats from warm, tropical areas to cold grasslands. The most distinguishable characteristics of the raccoon are its black mask across the eyes and bushy tail with anywhere from four to ten black rings. Raccoons may live up to 16 years in the wild, but most don't make it past their second year. If they survive their youth, raccoons may live an average of 5 years in the wild. Their diet consists of fruits to nuts, including wild grapes, cherries, apples, persimmons, berries, and acorns. Where available they may also eat peaches, plums, figs, citrus fruits, watermelons, beech nuts, and walnuts. Their diet may also consist of  Crayfish, insects, rodents, frogs, fish, and bird eggs. Did you know that they are commonly associated with washing their food. This comes from their Latin name "lotor" which means "washer". Imagine that!

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