How do raccoons live in winter?

Answer 1

Raccoons do not hibernate but are active during the winter unless the weather turns really bad. In the case of severe winter weather they remain in their dens sleeping until conditions improve.

Answer 2

Raccoons do not hibernate but actively forage for food during the winter except in severe conditions. If the weather turns sour, they stay in their dens and sleep until conditions improve and live off of fat reserves built up during the summer.

Answer 3

Raccoons do not hibernate. They remain active much of the winter and continue to forage for food, If the weather turns severe that stay in their den and sleep, surviving on fat reserves. They then emerge when weather conditions improve.

Answer 4

they grow a thicker coat of fur to stay warm

Answer 5

Raccoons have thick fur which keeps them warm. They are active all winter foraging for food except during bad weather when they stay in their den and sleep until the weather improves.