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Racoon

Name: Old Bay Pest Control
Address: Annapolis, MD, US
Telephone: 443-603-5651

Category: Racoon

The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a nocturnal mammal native to North America. It has a distinct black mask and ringed tail, as well as grayish fur that helps it blend in with its surroundings. Raccoons are highly adaptable and can be found living in urban areas, woodlands, wetlands, and even mountainous regions. Despite their small size, they are surprisingly strong animals with excellent problem-solving skills. They have also been known to thrive in captivity when kept as pets or used in research labs.

Raccoons have an omnivorous diet consisting of insects, fish, fruit, nuts, eggs and other small animals such as mice and squirrels. In urban areas they are known for rummaging through trash cans in search for food. They are also efficient swimmers and typically live in dens located near water sources.

Raccoons provide an important ecological service, as they help maintain the balance of nature by preying on small animals, eating fruits and nuts, and dispersing seeds which helps promote plant growth. In addition to this, they can act as vectors, spreading diseases like rabies to other wildlife populations if infected themselves. Therefore it is important to be mindful when living in close proximity to raccoons and practice safety measures such as not feeding them or coming into physical contact with them.