What Enemies Do Raccoons Have?
raccoon image by masteraz from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/e9/4q/enemies-do-raccoons-have_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Raccoons have many enemies. Raccoons live in a wide range of habitats, and they are most recognizable for their black masks. They are predators and scavengers, and their grizzled gray, black or brown fur allows them to blend in with their environments. They are active primarily at night, and they have to deal with a wide variety of enemies. Coyotes While coyotes are largely eaters of carrion, they are also skilled predators. They will often eat raccoons, both adults and juveniles. Coyotes do hunt in packs, but one coyote is capable of killing a lone raccoon. The raccoon’s natural aversion to coyotes makes it possible to use coyote urine as a raccoon repellent. Great Horned Owl According to the Michigan Natural History website, great horned owls are large birds that are