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Raccoons

Raccoons. By: Allan Grade 4/5 Mr. Lawrence’s class. Introduction. Hello, my name is Allan. I wanted to study the Raccoon because it is a very interesting animal. I hope that you enjoy my presentation. Appearance. Raccoons have fur that looks like masks.

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Raccoons

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  1. Raccoons By: Allan Grade 4/5 Mr. Lawrence’s class

  2. Introduction • Hello, my name is Allan. • I wanted to study the Raccoon because it is a very interesting animal. I hope that you enjoy my presentation.

  3. Appearance • Raccoons have fur that looks like masks • medium sized animals, 12 - 35 + lbs. and 20 - 40 inches long, • bushy tail with 4 to 7 black rings. • The tracks of the raccoon are very distinctive. The hind foot is long, narrow, and rests flat on the ground like those of a bear. The front paw is hand-like, with toes that are long and well separated.

  4. Appearance • The raccoon can use the front paws with almost the dexterity of a monkey's hands.

  5. Raccoons eating

  6. Europe North America Map

  7. Babies • Baby raccoons are called kits. • kits are blind and deaf at birth • a litter of typically two to five babies • In the fall, after their mother has shown them dens and feeding grounds, the kits leave Watch baby raccoons

  8. berries nuts Bugs fish Food

  9. Enemies • Raccoons enemies are: • Red Fox • Coyote • bobcat • great horned owls • Men

  10. Protection • Raccoons can defend themselves fiercely when cornered. • They use their teeth and claws.

  11. Interesting Facts • It is not unusual for only half of the young born in one year to survive a full year.[ • Raccoons can carry rabies, a lethal disease. • Due to its adaptability, the raccoon has been able to use urban areas as a habitat.

  12. Conclusion I hope that you learned a lot about raccoons. I learned more about them as I made my sliceshow.

  13. The End!

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