fruit, honey, and sometimes fish. But if they are hungry and a raccoon is nearby and catchable, the bear will go for it. Bears can outrun raccoons and are able to follow them up into sturdy trees.

hedges and trees, explaining the animals typically sleep during the day and become active at dusk. They explained raccoons are "not normally aggressive" but the sisters may be scared. One raccoon ...

removing any fallen fruit or rotten produce from your yard or garden, feeding pets indoors, keeping pet food securely stored, and removing or securing bird feeders," IDFG added. "Blocking raccoon ...