Raccoons wash their food before they eat. For a long time, scientists thought it was because raccoons secreted less saliva and could not swallow dry food. This is not the case. Their saliva is very rich, and they're not really washing the food they're eating. They do immerse food in water, but they seem to just pick out the edible parts and can't be too sharp to swallow. If there is no water around, they will also do something similar to "play with water".

Raccoons live in a wide range of areas, and they can be seen from tropical areas to noisy cities. Raccoons are native to North America, and Toronto, Canada, is one of the largest number of raccoons. Raccoons often appear in busy cities because they can continue to provide them with good food.

Source: @neronskitattoo