Raccoon
Procyon lotor
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Mammalomnivore
The raccoon is a clever, masked bandit of North America, known for its bushy ringed tail and nimble hands. These nocturnal mammals thrive in various habitats, from forests to city streets, using their sharp wits to find meals. Their intelligence lets them solve puzzles and remember solutions long after first learning them.
- Front paws are so dexterous they can open jars and untie knots.
- Their fur keeps them warm even in freezing temperatures.
- Eats a mixed diet of plants, bugs, and small animals.
ForestUrbanWetlandNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Procyon lotor
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)