What type of consumers are raccoons classified as?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the classification of raccoons based on their dietary habits. It provides information on what raccoons consume and seeks to categorize them into a type of consumer.
Answer
Omnivores
The final answer is omnivores.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is omnivores.
More Information
Raccoons are classified as omnivores because they eat both plants and animals, including birds, mammals, insects, grains, and fruit.
Tips
A common mistake is to classify raccoons as carnivores or herbivores because they eat both meat and plants.
Sources
- Education - National Geographic Resource - education.nationalgeographic.org
- Raccoon | Nocturnal Habits, Diet & Habitat | Britannica - britannica.com
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