What is a bunch of raccoons called?

A group of raccoons is called a nursery. Although raccoons only live 2-3 years in the wild, a raccoon can live up to 20 years in captivity.
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Why is a group of raccoons called a gaze?

It is TRUE. With their masked faces and inquisitive nature, it's not surprising that a group of raccoons is known as a gaze.
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How many raccoons are in a group?

Raccoon Families

The typical size of a raccoon family group is between three to ten individuals with around four being average, although larger families have been reported.
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What is the plural for raccoons?

noun, plural rac·coons, (especially collectively) rac·coon.
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What is a group of foxes called?

A group of foxes is called a skulk. The word skulk comes from a Scandinavian word, and generally means to wait, lurk or move stealthily. Foxes have a bit of a reputation for being sneaky so this word seems to work quite well!
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What is a group of skunks called?

Skunks are nocturnal and forage for food while most animals and humans sleep. Though you typically see skunks by themselves, they gather to mate. A group of skunks are called a surfeit.
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What is the clipped version of raccoon?

As a clipping of raccoon, coon does appear, however, in coonskin, a raccoon pelt, mostly as seen in the coonskin cap associated with such American frontiersmen as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett.
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What is a male raccoon called?

The male raccoon, or boar, is slightly larger than the female, also referred to as sow. The young are called kits.
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Which is correct racoon or raccoon?

raccoon; racoon.

The animal is North American, and the AmE spelling is raccoon. The BrE spelling—a variant form in AmE—is racoon ...
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What is a group of squirrels called?

A group of squirrels are called a scurry. Squirrels are quite territorial and will fight to the death in order to defend their living area. Some squirrels are crepuscular. This means they are only active at dawn and dusk.
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What is a group of opossums called?

A group of opossums is called a passel. They have a whopping 50 teeth in that hungry mouth, more than any other land mammal in North America. Opossums are excellent climbers, thanks to a prehensile tail and “thumbs” (called hallux) on its feet that help it keep a grip.
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Do raccoons mate with cats?

Male raccoons, especially tame ones, will voluntarily mate with cats. But mating between wild coons and female cats also occurs. Cats have also been known to nurse baby raccoons (see nursing video below).
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What is a group of mice called?

A group of mice is called a mischief. Flickr/jronaldlee. A group of cats is called a pounce. Flickr/silgeo. And a group of rhinos is called a crash.
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What is a group of coyotes called?

Behavior: Coyotes are social animals that live in groups called packs.
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What is a group of goats called?

Goat. A herd, tribe or trip goats.
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Do racoons mate for life?

Male raccoons are polygamous, or will mate with several females in succession. Females, however, are monogamous, and will mate with only one male and will not tolerate other males after mating has occurred. Lifespan/Longevity: Raccoons have been known to live a maximum of 16 years in the wild.
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Are racoons cats?

Raccoons and Bears Share a Common Ancestor

Along with dogs and cats, raccoons are part of the order Carnivora. However, an evolutionary tree shows that they are most closely related to bears, sharing a more recent common ancestor with these burly beasts than with either of our domesticated friends.
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What is the clipped word of alligator?

Gator: This clipped form of alligator, in spite of its nearly 200-year-old tenure in the English language, is considered slang.
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Is coon a Scrabble word?

Yes, coon is in the scrabble dictionary.
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What does raccoon stand for?

Raccoon meanings and symbolism include disguise, trickery, adaptability, dexterity, resourcefulness, and training.
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What is a group of armadillos called?

A Group of Armadillos is called a Roll. Now You Know Your Animal Groups!
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What's a group of snakes called?

A group is called a snake den or pit. When someone refers to a snake den, the word den is being used as a collective noun. The collective noun highlights the fact that there's more than one snake in the group. Along with den and pit, a person may use another collective noun like a snake knot or even a snake bed.
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What is a group of porcupines called?

And then we have squirrels, which are very fittingly called a 'scurry'! Another quite wonderful collective noun is the one used to describe a group of porcupines – they're called a 'prickle'.
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