Do Raccoons Live Underground? (Everything You Need to Know)
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Not Really:
Raccoons prefer above-ground dens in hollow trees, brush piles, or even your attic!
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Borrowed Homes:
They are resourceful and will take over abandoned burrows dug by other animals.
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Clawsome Diggers:
While they don't build underground homes, raccoons will dig for food like grubs and insects.
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Nighttime Munchies:
Look for evening or early morning digging as raccoons are nocturnal.
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More Than Bugs:
Their diet includes fruits, eggs, and even small animals, so their digging spots can vary.
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Trash Pandas on the Hunt:
Raccoons might unearth your compost pile or trash cans for a tasty snack.
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Squeezing Through:
Don't underestimate their ability to fit through tight spaces, burrows included.
Living Close By:
Spotting a dug-up area might mean a raccoon lives nearby, not necessarily underground.