Raccoons are widely known for their unusual habit of “washing” their food or hands in water. In fact, the scientific name for the raccoon is Procyon lotor, the Latin word “lotor” meaning “washer.” Many theories have been proposed to explain why raccoons engage in this interesting ritual, but most scientists believe that it is related to raccoons’ innate tendency to forage for food near water sources.
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I think one of my cats is part raccoon. I'm always finding little shiny objects in her water bowl.
One time I corralled two infant raccoons off the highway to safety from semis zooming by them.
I really do think I saved them from being "another dead raccoon on the side of the road."
I really dig this image. :)
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Coffee colored raccoon :)
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