Let’s Talk About Parks: Raccoons

The “Let’s Talk About Parks” series is designed to encourage exploration and discovery of Pittsburgh’s urban parks.

Smart, agile and highly adaptable, raccoons can be found in cities and parks, woodlands and prairies, and just about everywhere in between, including your backyard. These masked mammals, which can range in size from four to 23 pounds, are nocturnal omnivores, meaning they are most active at night and will eat both animals and plants. Read Full Article