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Scientific Name: Procyon lotor
Habitat: Woodlands, especially along streams, ponds, or lakes where large hollow trees may be used for dens.
Diet: Omnivorous—frogs, fish, crawfish, small mammals, bird eggs, insects, fruit, corn, and nuts.
Interesting Facts: Raccoons are highly adaptable and have become quite accustomed to life around people. During the last decade, its association with rabies in the Commonwealth has made it a less favored neighbor than might otherwise be the case.
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