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The raccoon is a small mammal of prey in the canine family, characteristic mainly of North America. It is known for its distinctive appearance, complex coloration and ability to adapt to a variety of environments.

Information

1. Appearance: The raccoon raccoon has a distinctive mask around its eyes, which makes it look a bit like a bandit. The fur is dense and soft, usually grayish-brown in color, although colors can vary. The tail is fluffy with alternating dark and light stripes.
2. Occurrence: It originally inhabited North America, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. Now it can be found in a wide variety of habitats, from mixed forests to urban areas.
3. Diet: The raccoon is omnivorous, meaning it eats both plants and animals. Its diet can include fruits, nuts, insects, eggs, small mammals and garbage.
4. Behavior: The raccoon prairie dog is known for its agility and intelligence. It can open locks and handles, and can use tools. It is a nocturnal animal, which means that it is mainly active at night.
5. Reproduction: Females give birth to 2 to 5 young at a time after a gestation period of about 65 days. The young are cared for by their mother for about 2 months before they start living independently.
6. Natural enemies: The raccoon raccoon has few natural enemies, although it can be hunted by predators such as owls, foxes and coyotes.
7. Status: The raccoon raccoon is currently considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, meaning that it is not currently threatened with extinction. However, in some areas, such as Japan and Spain, where it has been introduced, it can pose a threat to local wildlife.

Trivia

1. Intelligence: The raccoon prairie dog is considered one of the world's most intelligent animals. It shows the ability to solve various problems, such as opening closed containers and using tools.
2. Hygiene: The raccoon prairie dog is known to wash its food before eating it. However, scientists recognize that this behavior may simply be a way to moisten the food to make it easier to eat, rather than an attempt to remove dirt.
3. Climber: The raccoon is an excellent climber, allowing it to access food and escape predators. It can climb both trees and buildings.
4. Sensors: The raccoon raccoon has highly developed senses. It has excellent hearing, smell and vision, which help it navigate and search for food in the dark.
5. Loner: Although the raccoon rodent can be found in groups, especially during the breeding season, it is usually a solitary animal.
6. Adaptation: The raccoon raccoon has adapted well to life in cities, where it often scours trash cans in search of food. It is often considered a pest animal, as it can cause destruction and mess.
7. Mask: The distinctive mask on the raccoon's face helps reduce glare, which improves its ability to see in the dark.
8. Communications: The raccoon raccoon communicates using a variety of sounds, from hisses and growls to squeaks and howls. It also uses its tail and body posture to communicate non-verbally.
9. Life expectancy: In captivity, the raccoon raccoon can live up to 20 years, but in the wild the average lifespan is about 5 years, mainly due to disease, predation and accidents.
10. Reproduction: During the breeding season, females emit a specific odor that attracts males. Males may compete for the right to copulate with the female, and the winner becomes a partner. The female takes care of the young herself, but may visit different partners to ensure the greatest genetic diversity of her offspring.