Every year on October 1st, International Raccoon Appreciation Day encourages people to learn more about raccoons and show appreciation for them. The day also encourages people to protect the raccoon’s natural habitat.
The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal characterized by its bushy ringed tail. Raccoons are also known for wearing what looks to be a little black mask around their eyes. This animal is native to North America. It can be found in many parts of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the northern part of South America. There are also raccoons in Germany, Russia, and Japan.
In 2002, a young girl in California wanted to highlight the good points about the raccoon instead of the bad ones. She wanted the world to know that raccoons have an important part in our ecosystem. For these reasons, she began International Raccoon Appreciation Day.
Source: www.wildlifearoundtheworld.com
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