They do not hibernate in the winter. They grow thick coats of fur and spend alot of time sleeping when it is cold. A raccoon will often fight with its own family members as well as other raccoons . Most raccoons live in the wild, but they are not afraid to live near humans. They may nest in empty buildings, garages and sheds.
Raccoons learn tree-climbing at an early age.
This is one way to escape from predators. The front toes are long and spaced far apart. This helps the raccoon to climb easily. Resting up Raccoons have been hunted and trapped for their fur. Raccoons feed along rivers and lakes.