In europe they are mainly found in Germany due to being introduced by N.America in 1934. The combination of a black face mask and bushy tail, ringed with black and white strips are unique. Largely nocturnal, Raccoons spend the day in a den in a tree-hole or rock crevice. They do swim and climb well and exploit a range of food!! Their habiat is mostly woodland close to water.
Size: body 50-70cm; tail 20-25cm
Young: single litter of 2-5; March-May
Diet: rodents, fish, shellfish, insects, fruit and cereals; scavenges from bins
Status: scarce but increasing in Germany; in N.America locally common
Look at this video to hear and see a baby Raccoon:
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