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The behavior observed in captive raccoons in which they carry their food to water to "wash" or douse it before eating has not been observed in the wild.Cleaning dirty food does not seem to be a reason for "washing". The widely accepted theory is that dousing in captive raccoons is a fixed action pattern from the dabbling behavior performed when foraging at shores for aquatic foods.
What else can I help you with?
What survival tips do raccoons use?
wash what they eat before they eat it.
Do raccoons eat tires?
Raccoons eat just about anything but do not eat tires.
What type of plants do raccoons eat?
Raccoons eat fruits, berries and nuts, all from plants.
What are the advantages of having raccoons around?
Raccoons will eat garbage. This means rats will stay away. Fun fact: Raccoons wash their food before they eat it!
Do raccoons eat guinea pigs or not?
Raccoons will eat absolutely anything.
Do raccoons eat frog eggs?
no raccoons do not eat frog eggs
Would raccoons eat chickens?
Yes, raccoons do eat chickens.
Can a goat really eat everything?
not really
What eats a Red Eared Slider?
i really think that raccoons eat red eared sliders really don't know?
Do raccoons eat clams?
Raccoons will eat anything they can get their paws on, including clams.
Will raccoons eat water bugs?
Raccoons will eat most any insect.
Do raccoons eat baby peachicks?
Raccoons will eat any baby bird.
