Raccoon - Procyon lotor The raccoon is known as a bandit, not
just because of its foraging abilities, but because it acts like
a burglar. They are stealthy, quiet, and have mask-like markings
on the fur around their eyes. They are so quiet, you will
probably never see them unless you are very quiet. Raccoons are
omnivorous, meaning that they eat both plants and meat, and most
anything in between. They are susceptible to many different
diseases, including rabies and distemper, though it is fairly
rare. Regardless, it is best to watch them from a distance and
not have any contact with them at all. The raccoon is one of the
most adaptable and widespread native mammals in both the United
States and in Mead Garden. Virginia opossum - Didelphis
virginiana The Virginia opossum is known widespread as the
"Possum." It is a marsupial, one of the few in the United
States, which means that when it has young, it carries them
around in a pouch by its belly. It has a brain smaller than most
animals its age, and it is appare