On the Run

Raccoons often steal food from trash bins, camp sites, or picnics and have to make a quick getaway. Raccoons can run up to 15 mph and climb trees at the same speed. This allows them to escape and find a place to hide, as well as run away from any predators. To leave the trees raccoons can jump from 130 ft. without being harmed. Another escape route raccoons may take is the water. They can swim very quickly and rather well. These abilities give raccoons many opportunities to escape predators, find shelter, and scavenge food.