A Raccoon Research Paper

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A raccoon eats a variety of foods, such as, plants, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, and crayfish. They will also go through trash cans in search of food. They either hunt for their food or find their food. The raccoon’s diet varies throughout the season. During winter, they go through “winter rest,” which they reduce the amount of intake of food. A raccoon’s prey includes clams, crayfish, fish, frogs, and snails. Raccoons have several predators such as bobcats, coyotes, cougars, and domestic

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