Raccoon Coloring Pages
and Printable Activities @ First-School.ws
Enjoy these free raccoons coloring pages to color, paint or crafty educational projects for kids of all ages, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and elementary grades.
Observances: October 1st - International Raccoon Appreciation Day
Remarkable Raccoon Ramblings!:
- Masked Marvels: Raccoons look like little bandits because they have black fur around their eyes that looks like a mask! This dark fur actually helps them see better at night, like an athlete wearing "eye black" in the sun.
- Handy Paws: Their front paws are super amazing and work a lot like tiny human hands! They have five fingers and can grab, hold, and even turn doorknobs or unscrew jars. This helps them find and hold their food.
- Nature's "Washerman": Raccoons often look like they are "washing" their food in water before they eat it. Scientists think they aren't trying to clean it, but wetting their paws makes their sense of touch even stronger so they can feel exactly what they are about to munch on!
- Home is Where the Food Is: Raccoons are very clever about where they live! They prefer wooded areas near water like rivers or marshes, but they are so good at adapting that they also live right in cities and suburbs! They make their dens in hollow trees, under rocks, or sometimes in safe spots like chimneys and attics.
- Nighttime Navigators: Raccoons are nocturnal, which means they are most active when you are sleeping, from evening until the sun comes up. If you see one out during the day, it might just be a very hungry mom looking for food for her babies!






















