In the den and out of the cold! The raccoons at Maine Wildlife Park handle the coldest days of Maine's winter just like their wild counterparts- by snuggling up to stay warm and save energy in their den. The only difference is, they get fresh food delivered to their den-step by our staff! Usually a solitary species, raccoons often den in small family groups in winter, snuggled together in tree cavities, rock crevices, brush piles, abandoned burrows, and human-made structures. They don't hibernat

In addition to the beaver, other inhabitants at the Acadia National Park in Maine, include white-tail deer, red foxes, raccoons, porcupines, red squirrels, and snowshoe hares. Acadia is also considered one of America’s premier bird-watching destinations, with records of over 330 bird species documented within the park. Along the shorelines, you can find harbor seals, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Finally, the park’s freshwater ecosystems support 7 species of reptiles, 11 species of amphibians

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