Raccoons: Nighttime Wanderers

What happens to raccoons as dawn approaches?

• They become more active

• Their eyesight improves

• They become less comfortable and retreat to their dens

• They start hunting

How far can male raccoons travel during their nightly foraging?

• Less than a mile

• One to two miles

• Over three square miles

• Half a mile

What adaptation helps raccoons see well in low-light conditions?

• Tapetum lucidum

• Infrared vision

• Ultraviolet vision

• Thermal vision

Where do raccoons prefer to rest during the day?

• Open fields

• Dens in trees or abandoned structures

• Underwater

• In the open air

What is the primary time of activity for raccoons?

• Daytime

• Twilight

• Nighttime

• Dawn