Raccoon

Description:

These tracks were in the mud along the shoreline of Lake Lewisville.

Habitat:

Shoreline of Lake Lewisville

Notes:

Raccoon tracks are commonly found near water. It is widely believed that raccoons always "wash" their food. This is not true. They exhibit a behavior called "dabbling" in which they dunk their food in water. This helps enhance their sense of touch and helps them find food underwater by feeling with their sensitive fingers. It also enables them to sort out items that are not edible.