Raccoons are opportunistic and will take advantage of any existing structure for shelter. They may den in an abandoned animal burrow, a hollow tree, a rock crevice, a cave, storm sewer, abandoned building or even in an attic.
Raccoons may live in lumber yards as there would be numerous places for the animal to hide and find shelter.
Raccoons may run in front of cars because they are attracted to the warmth of the road or are trying to cross to find food or shelter.
Raccoons can be found in storm and sewage drains and tunnels but they can also be found in trees. It really depends upon the area that you live in and what is available for the raccoon to find shelter in.
Raccoons are opportunistic and will use whatever they find for shelter including abandoned animal burrows, hollow trees, rock crevices, culverts, storm sewers, abandoned buildings, attics, etc.
Raccoons are opportunistic and will take advantage of any existing shelter such as :abandoned burrows of other animalshollow treesrock crevicescavesstorm sewersabandoned buildingsattics
Raccoons are opportunistic and will take advantage of any existing shelter such as :abandoned burrows of other animalshollow treesrock crevicescavesstorm sewersabandoned buildingsattics
Raccoons are found in all 48 contiguous states. The only states that do not have raccoons are Alaska and Hawaii.
Raccoons use existing shelters such as abandoned animal burrows, hollow trees, caves, rock crevices, storm sewers, culverts, abandoned buildings, attics, etc., for shelter.
Raccoons are not closely related to humans biologically. However, they have adapted to the presence of humans and have learned to coexist with them. Humans inadvertently provide shelter and food for the animals.
Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and may find their food anywhere, including in trees or water.
Raccoons have excellent senses of hearing, smell and touch, all of which help them find food.
Raccoons usually eat their food where they find it. They do not haul it back tot the den.