Are Raccoons Carnivores, Omnivores, or Herbivores?

Are Raccoons Carnivores, Omnivores, or Herbivores?

Raccoons are omnivores.

This means they eat a wide variety of foods, including:

Meat: Insects, rodents, small birds, eggs, fish, amphibians

Plants: Fruits, nuts, berries, seeds, vegetables

Garbage: Leftovers, scraps, and anything else they can find in trash cans

Their diet varies depending on what is available in their environment and the season.