Quiz Answers – Historical Nicknames Question #40: What type of animal was commonly known as a “Wash Bear” because of its peculiar habit of cleaning its food before eating? Correct Answer: Raccoon Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40