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long, and also in the formation of its nose, and the 
length of its tail. Its colour is commonly an ash, 
spotted or streaked with black. 
THE RACCOON. 
274. This animal is found abundantly in North 
America. He makes his habitation in hollow trees, 
or in the clefts of the rocks, and feeds upon corn 
and various kinds of fruits. He is about two feet 
long ; his fore feet are shorter than the hinder ; and 
his fur is long and thick, blackish at the surface, and 
gray towards the bottom. 
275. He climbs trees with facility, and sports 
among the branches with as much ease and safety 
as if he were on the ground. He may be tamed, 
and then he is sportive and mischievous as a monkey. 
Of ill treatment he is extremely sensible, and never 
forgets or forgives an injury. His fur is much used 
in the manufacture of hats. 
Where is the Raccoon found ? Where does he dwell, and what 
does he feed upon ? Describe his external appearance. What is 
said of his activity, and of his nature, when tamed ? What is his 
fur used for ? 
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