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Animals
A handed, curious omnivore of creeks and back alleys, active mostly after dark.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland, creek banks, towns
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; quiet in deep cold
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesOpossum tracks at first glance
Field note: Its hand-like front tracks show five long fingers, like a tiny child's print.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Never feed or handle. Daytime tameness can signal illness.
Can carry rabies and roundworm. Do not touch raccoon droppings.
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