THE RACCOON

The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a small, bear-like carnivorous mammal confined to North America. Its fingers are particularly long and flexible, and it uses its hands a great deal. The Raccoon frequents the margins of streams and hunts in shallow water beneath stones for crayfish and it also captures fishes. It has the habit of dipping its food into water. It can also climb well, making its home in trees, but descends to the streams for feeding.