Raccoons prefer woody areas and are omnivores, which means that they eat meat and plant materials. They are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night. They are often eaten by mountain lions, gray wolves, and coyotes. Which of the following is a limiting factor for a raccoon population?

A) shortened summer days

B) deforestation

C) claw length

D) breeding season

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Pearson

15 January, 03:28

Raccoons prefer woody areas and are omnivores, which means that they eat meat and plant materials. They are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night. They are often eaten by mountain lions, gray wolves, and coyotes. Which of the following is a limiting factor for a raccoon population?

A) shortened summer days

B) deforestation

C) claw length

D) breeding season

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Alexander Phillips · Answer 1

B) Deforestation

The area they are living in becomes smaller and they are forced to fight for resources, enter urban settings, and as the forest declines they are more likely to encounter predators.