Facts About the Raccoon
INTRODUCTION
The raccoon is a medium sized mammal found in North America. Raccoons are often seen as being intelligent and have historically been discussed in many Native American folk stories. These stories often focus on its intelligence and abilities to trick other animals.
Although regarded as spiritual animals by some tribes, they were hunted for their furs and as food by many. Davy Crocket appearing on television made the raccoon fur hat popular in the mid 1950’s. Today raccoons are found all across North America and are often considered a nuisance or pest.