The raccoon usually walks, but it can run at speeds of up to 15 miles an hour. It is also a good swimmer and often hunts for food in the water. The raccoon makes a variety of vocalizations including hisses, whistles, screams, growls and snarls. Nature Works
Date Submitted: June 10, 2009
Observer: Rick Dumont
Observation Date: 5/21/09
Observation Time: 9:00 a.m.
Observation Location: Belcher St.
Plant or Animal? Animal
Common Name: Raccoon
Scientific Name: Procyon lotor
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