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Raccoon
procyon lotor
Habitat: It lives practically in all types of vegetation, however it is generally found near permanent bodies of water.
Food: Includes small mammals, fish, crustaceans, amphibians, insects, eggs, seeds and fruits.
Habits: : It is terrestrial, a good swimmer and climber; It is most active during twilight and at night, making its burrows in different caves and hollow trees. It is solitary, but in the breeding season it is possible to find the female with her young.
It is interesting that… The raccoon has an excellent sense of touch that it uses to find its food, and it lacks salivary glands, so it soaks it before eating it
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