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Raccoon

#12. Raccoon

Group Name:

Mammals/ Raccoon Family.


Habitat:

Edge of forests, near streams or ponds, backyards.


Traits:

1) Bushy ringed tail.

2) Dark-eyed mask on face.

3) Dark grayish- brown fur.

4) Front toes adapted to pick up & manipulate objects (prehensile).

5) Omnivore-Eats meat, fish, vegetable matter & garbage.


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