Watch a North American raccoon sift for aquatic prey, using its keen sense of touch

Name: Watch a North American raccoon sift for aquatic prey, using its keen sense of touch
Uploaded: 2021-06-29T18:42:37
Duration: 59 s
Description: Learn about the North American raccoon ( Procyon lotor ) by watching one use its keen sense of touch to search for prey at the bottom of a pond.

Learn about the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor) by watching one use its keen sense of touch to search for prey at the bottom of a pond.

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Transcript

NARRATOR: The raccoon relies on its keen sense of touch to find food beneath the surface of a shallow pond. By feeling with its paws the raccoon searches for crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic animals.