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A medium-sized (4-14 pounds) mammal
Primary range is mostly eastern United States
Mostly nocturnal
An overall gray appearance with furless ears and long tail
Habitat includes woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and yards
Omnivorous, eating fish, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, eggs, insects, fruit, vegetables, and other green vegetation, and scavenges dead animals.
