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World locations You can find fresh water in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia. Some examples are: Amazon River Great Lakes Colorado River

Climate The normal climate is from 32°F – 80°F. It is hot in the summer warm in the spring cool in the fall and cold in the winter.

Human Interaction People can hurt wetlands by trashing it and draining it. Also by spilling oil. People can help wetland by cleaning it up pouring water into it and cleaning up the oil.

Plants Some plants are: Black gum tree Tuplo tree Water oak tree Marigold flower Pawpaw tree

Animals Some animals are: Alligators Crayfish Snails Snapping Turtles Salmanders

Raccoon The raccoon has a black mask on it’s face but it is not a real mask. It is just fur. It’s fur is white,brown, and black. A raccoon has white ears. A raccoon can catch it’s prey by swimming and climbing.

Predator/Prey A raccoon is an omnivore. It’s Prey is: It’s only predator is Crayfish dogs. Frogs Crabs Fish Plants

Adaptations A raccoons adaptations are: Swimming Climbing Walking

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