1. The name “raccoon” comes from the Algonquian word “aroughcun”, meaning “animal that rubs, scrubs, and scratches with its hands”.

2. Raccoons will often "wash" their food before eating

3. Raccoons paws have very good sensitivity which is why they will feel objects

4. Raccoons are one of the few mammal species that can open doors thanks to their dexterous paws and opposable thumbs.

5. Raccoons can walk on their hind legs

6. Raccoons are omnivores making them easier to feed as a pet

7. Raccoons are very smart and can solve complex puzzles and even open doors and drawers

8. Raccoons can land on their feet from far falls like a cat

9. Raccoons don't hibernate in the winter

10. Raccoons have hind feet that are able to rotate 180 degrees, which allows them to climb down trees and fences head-first

11. In raccoon language the term "trash" really means great bounty, as a Raccoon I confirm this to be true