Raccoons

A type of animal native to North America is the raccoon. The procyonid family's largest member is them. These mammals appear enigmatic and masked due to their predominantly white faces with dark eye patches. With a thick underfur that shields them from harsh winter temperatures, the fur on the rest of their bodies ranges in color from faded brown to dark greyish in the shadow.

Nighttime animals and raccoons consume a well-balanced omnivore diet that includes 33% plant matter, 27% vertebrates, and 40% invertebrates. Raccoons prefer hunting smaller species that are simpler to trap, despite the fact that most people appear to believe that they frequently prey on huge animals and birds.

They frequently prey on smaller turtle species. Raccoons will undoubtedly devour turtles if given the chance. Due to their decent swimming abilities despite their large size, they pose a serious threat to turtles. They can therefore go after a turtle in the water as well. Raccoons are notorious for smelling turtle eggs buried in the ground, excavating them, and eating them because of their keen sense of smell. They can eliminate a turtle's nest in a matter of minutes. Even if a turtle's hard shell provides adequate protection, cunning creatures will nonetheless find a method to open them. The turtles are typically carried off by raccoons to a secure location where they may quietly consume them.