Re: where do racoons go during the day or where do they sleep?

Dear Brenda:

Raccoons are interesting animals, and not only because they get into our trash at 
night.  Raccons are neither cats nor rodents, they are members of the Genus 
Procyon, and are most closely related to cotimundis, ringtails, and to a lesser 
extent, the lesser panda.  Raccoons are very dexterous animals, able to handle 
lots of objects with their hands, and are skilled climbers.  Raccoons can grow to 
2-3 feet in length, with a 10-inch long tail, and can weigh up to 40 pounds.  
They can live up to 13 years in captivity, but the average lifespan in the wild 
is thought to be shorter.

There are seven species of raccoons found across North America.  They live 
primarily in forests, but are also found in wetlands and grassy areas.  During 
the day, raccoons hole up in dens.  These dens can be found in hollow trees, rock 
crevices, holes in the ground, or even attics of people's homes.  A raccoon will 
den in any location that is sheltered and has a relatively small entrance.  They 
use their dens for both shelter and escape.

For a lot more information on raccoons, check out:
raccoon 
FAQ
and more 
raccoon info

Hope this answers your question!
Have a great day.
Ingrid Dodge
Mad Scientist