RING-TAILED MAMMAL: RACCOON
Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Dense gray fur Tail ringed with bands of black and white Black “mask” over eyes
Raccoons are creatures of the night and seldom venture forth in the daylight. They are expert climbers, spending many hours high in a lofty perch, and if pursued they usually seek refuge in a tree or swamp. They feed on frogs, fish, eggs, insects, nuts, corn, and shellfish, which they rinse carefully. The shellfish they skillfully remove from their shells, and often small piles of shells are the only clue to a Raccoon’s presence.