Raccoons or washer bears (Procyon) are mammals from North America. These adorable animals, known for their dark masks over their eyes, often live in forests near rivers. However, it is common to find them near urban centers, scavenging for food in the garbage or even stealing food from shops.
Raccoons are the smartest and funniest raccoons, which is why many people can't help but photograph them when they come across them. In fact, this animal is one of the most popular on social networks. On Instagram alone, the hashtag #mapache has more than 118,000 publications. Also, your search in English (raccoon) returns more than a million results. With how nice they are, it is no wonder!
On the other hand, the life expectancy of these animals is ten years in the wild. However, in captivity they can reach twenty years. They usually have between three and five young per litter. Also, they are blind for the first three weeks. After this time, the mother is in charge of teaching them to climb trees and hunt for food.
If you want to discover the funniest raccoons on Instagram, take a look at the following gallery. They are sure to brighten your day!
