What do raccoons eat when they’re rummaging around at night like masked bandits?
These clever critters, sometimes lovingly dubbed “trash pandas,” have one of the most diverse diets in the animal kingdom. From urban garbage cans to backwoods hollow trees, raccoons are true omnivores who make mealtime an all-you-can-eat adventure.
Whether it’s a curious baby raccoon nibbling on its first piece of solid food or a seasoned adult raiding bird feeders, raccoons are the poster animals for opportunistic feeders. That means if it smells edible and they can gain access, raccoons will eat it.
