Raccoon

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A raccoon photographed in Dunbar, Nebraska
PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK

COMMON NAME: Raccoon

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Procyon lotor

TYPE: Mammals

DIET: Omnivores

GROUP NAME: Nursery

AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 2 to 3 years

SIZE: 23.75 to 37.5 in

WEIGHT: 4 to 23 lbs

SIZE RELATIVE TO A 6-FT MAN:


IUCN RED LIST STATUS: ?Least Concern
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CURRENT POPULATION TREND: Increasing

ABOUT THE RACCOON

Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare.
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