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TIL: There's Probably a Raccoon Living on Every City Block in North America
TIL: There's Probably a Raccoon Living on Every City Block in North America
How well do you know your neighbors? If you live in an urban area of North America, you might have a furry neighbor that you haven't yet seen. Learn from National Geographic Explorer John Hadidian how raccoons have adapted so well to city life, they are now more common in cities than in the country.
Grades
5 - 12+
Subjects
Biology, Ecology, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography
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Last Updated
October 19, 2023
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