Mammal

I am easily recognized by my black mask and my big ringed tail. At birth I look very different however. It is only when I am ten days old that my mask begins to take shape. It’s the mask that gives me that cute and mischievous appearance.

As you know, I can be quite a public nuisance… You don’t leave me much choice though, as you are living on my turf. A backyard shed suits me just fine for shelter and I love to wander streets and lanes looking for garbage to eat. I also enjoy raiding bird feeders that you install in your yards.

I have well developed and very sensitive nerves in my paws so I’m the manual type. I am very skillful with my ten fingers. I can turn door handles, open coolers and can even open soft drink bottles.