This means that they give birth to very poorly developed young. These tiny babies are carried about by their mother in a pouch of fur for an extended period of time. Opossums are really much more closely related to the kangaroos of Australia than to any rat or mouse. Raccoons are probably the most commonly observed wild mammal, for they delight in raiding garbage cans. With their pretty long fur and cute black masks, you might be tempted to pet a raccoon, or to let your dog or cat play with it.
Raccoons are wild animals.
They have no desire to socialize with people, cats, or dogs. Extremely powerful, with sharp teeth and claws, Raccoons can seriously injure. Recently many Raccoons have become infected with Rabies. This dread disease is potentially fatal to people and pets. Never attempt to handle a Raccoon, or any other wild mammal.