Raccoon is an American Indian name for a small, tree-climbing animal, Raccoons are mainly active at night. They are restless, known for their 'bandit' s masks (面孔)' ,ringed tails, and curiosity. A regular visitor to lakes and rivers, the raccoon lives on fish as well as nuts, fruits, and eggs. One ihteresting thing about this animal is that he always washes his meal. He does so be- cause of the habit of feeling his food for texture (软硬) and size, for the skillful and quick animals sharp of touch heightens when his fingers are wet. In northern areas, the raccoon's activity drops off considerably during the winter, but he does not actually totally rest. The raccoon family is usually made up of a mother and her young. After mom bears babies, she becomes teacher, protector, and provider of food. At first she nurses her babies later she goes in search of solid food to bring back to her young. Raccoons are born in the spring and are fed with mother's milk until late summer. Mother shows her children how to climb a tree quickly to escape enemies, how to swim, and how to catch mice and other small animals. Raccoons are famous for their nighttime search in trash cans (垃圾桶). They can find a home almost anywhere. One special thing about the raccoon is that______.