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 have to acquire food, avoid predators and cars, find mates, raise kits and navigate social landscapes that include both raccoons and other species, including humans.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Raccoons owned the night, and raccoons were truly terrifying creatures—more brutal even than cats.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo