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Yes, raccoons love earthworms and are the cause for the destruction of many lawns.

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Yes, raccoons do eat earthworms, along with a wide variety of other foods such as fruits, nuts, insects, small animals, and human food scraps. Earthworms can be a good source of protein and nutrients for raccoons, especially when other food sources are scarce.

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