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Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
Meet our newest member! A Raccoon!
Scientific Name: Procyon lotor
Diet: Omnivorous and opportunistic. In some habitats plants comprise a larger percentage of a raccoon's diet than animal matter.
Habitat: Extremely adaptable, being found in many kinds of habitats and easily living near humans.
Status: Least concern
Population densities vary widely with habitat type
Where am I from?
Fun Fact: They are nocturnal and are seldom active during the daytime.
Frequently Asked Question: What do they eat in Virginia?
They can get into trash cans and eat what is in there, any cat or dog food left outside, fruits and nuts, corn, fish, frogs, insects, bird eggs, and rodents.
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