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Raccoons Foraging at Beaver Pond: Video

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on July 21, 2016 by Janet PesaturoJuly 21, 2016
Raccoon hands are so sensitive that they can identify objects by touch, an adaptation to feeling around for food in swamps at night. See this trail cam video of raccoons foraging.

Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are known for their dexterous hands, in comparison to other members of Carnivora, but when compared to other procyonids, they are intermediate in manipulatory ability. Their fingers are incapable of complete flexion over the palm, and their … Continue reading →

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