Example Sentences

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Raccoons are known for breaking into peoples garbage cans, leading to the nickname "trash panda".

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Raccoons may be on their way to being America’s next pet.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Raccoons may look cute and cuddly, but they are wild animals.

From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 23, 2024

Raccoons are often perceived as invasive, Dr. MacDonald said, but humans are the ones who invaded their land.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

As the rapid guitar riff went off, the Boggs Ferry Raccoons emerged, their gray-and-black uniforms sparkling in the disco lights.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega