Why do raccoons have their black masks?

Answer 1

The mask can help reduce the amount of glare (similar to the black paint that football players wear all the time) which will ultimately assist with the raccoon's night vision. This is an important feature since the raccoon is a nocturnal animal.

Answer 2

1.Raccoons have black masks to identify one another.

2.It helps them reduce the sun's glare of light from water.

3.Raccoons use their faces to communicate with one another or other animal species.

3 1/2. (They use their face to communicate just like we do.)

Answer 3

It helps them identify one another it helps them block the light at night :)

Answer 4

Yes, a raccoon appears to have a black mask around the eyes,