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You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Brainstorm. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
human
Raccoons are always seen as pests, but I actually quite like them. Are there any benefits to having them around? If there are, please put their benefits together into a list. Can you focus on their environmental role?
gpt
There are actually quite a few benefits that Raccoons have. Here is a list going through some of those benefits:

1. Raccoons plant seeds - Raccoons love treats such as nuts, berries, and fruits. As raccoons travel, they expel the seeds of these plants alongside tree seeds. Because of this, they spread natural life throughout the environment.
2. They dig - Raccoons are diggers, as they do it to search for food. Doing so promotes proper decomposition, helps with soil turnover, and benefits plant recruitment. This helps the ecosystem they live in to function and renew.
3. They protect bees - It's fairly well known that bees are essential in the pollination and life of plants. Wasps pose a threat to bees, and raccoons eat wasp lava. This prevents wasp colonization in their environments.
4. Raccoons promote clean and healthy ecosystems - Raccoons also promote the cleanliness and healthiness of their environments. This comes from the fact that they scavenge. This scavenging process gets rid of animal remains, or carrion. By doing so, they also clean up the ecosystem.
5. Raccoons control parasites - Raccoons also feed on parasites that are out of control in their environment, such as rats, toads, and snakes. Raccoons eating these animals helps because it assures they don't overpopulate and potentially spread disease.