When you think of New York City’s wild animals, you might mostly picture pigeons and rats. But the city is also home to a large number of raccoons living in its streets and trees.
In fact, according to Wildlife NYC, raccoons are the most widespread animal in New York State. They can be found alone and in groups in forests as well as in urban and residential areas.
While experts generally don’t recommend interacting with them up close, raccoons are often seen as friendly animals and typically don’t pose a threat to humans…