Do raccoons need to live in trees?

Answer 1

Raccoons are avid climbers, so they may appear stuck in a tree, but they are not stuck. They can climb straight down a tree face first, unlike a cat, who has to go down butt first. So no worries, raccoons do not get stuck in trees.

Answer 2

Raccoons are opportunistic and will use a variety of locations for a den including abandoned burrows of other animals, hollow trees, caves, rock crevices, storm sewers, abandoned buildings, attics, etc. They use trees as an escape from danger but do not live in trees.

Answer 3

Yes, they are found in jungles and rain forests of southern Mexico, Central America and South America.

Answer 4

Raccoons may use a hollow tree for a den but may also use an abandoned animal burrow, rock crevice, cave, storm sewer, culvert, abandoned building or even an attic.

Answer 5

No, raccoons live on the ground primarily and use trees as an escape from predators or as a source for food.

Answer 6

Raccoons live in many habitats. They are found in deciduous forests, mixed forests, rainforests, wetlands, grasslands, deserts, mountains and even in urban areas.