In this station, you might just be able to observe some animal behavior, in particular the behavior of a raccoon. Raccoons are furry, middle-sized mammals native to North America and originate in deciduous or mixed forests. However, due to their adaptability, they can be found in coastal marshes, mountainous areas and even urban areas, serving as pests to many people. These creatures are omnivores and have an interesting diet that usually consists of insects, worms, fruits and nuts. However, they sometimes do prey on small mammals and birds but usually go for ones they can catch such as fish, amphibians and bird eggs. Be on the lookout for raccoons in this station because they like areas with oak trees for climbing, especially when they feel threatened. Also, look out for bird nests because I have definitely seen raccoons running about scavenging for food. If you stay for a little while, something is bound to pop up!
Photo courtesy of: http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/raccoon.htm
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