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The raccoon (/ r ə ˈ k uː n / or US: / r æ ˈ k uː n / ⓘ, Procyon lotor), also spelled racoon [3] and sometimes called the common raccoon or northern raccoon to distinguish it from the other species, is a mammal native to North America.
Raccoons and relatives. The raccoons, ringtails, cacomistles, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, and olinguitos are animals that inhabit a wide range of environments and are generally omnivorous in their diet habits. These are relatively small animals, with generally slender bodies and long tails.
17 wrz 2023 · The raccoon family is a diverse group of mammals that share a common ancestor and are found in North, Central, and South America. These animals are known for their distinctive features, such as banded tails, masked faces, and sharp claws.
15 paź 2024 · Natural history. Procyonids are relatively small carnivores that usually weigh 1–12 kg (2–26 pounds), depending on the species. Body lengths range from 30–70 cm (12–28 inches), and tails range from 20 to 70 cm. Coats are generally brown, and many species have facial markings and a dark-banded tail. The eyes are large and the ears rounded.
Raccoon, (genus Procyon), any of seven species of nocturnal mammals characterized by bushy ringed tails. The most common and well-known is the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor), which ranges from northern Canada and most of the United States southward into South America.
Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals comprising three species commonly known as raccoons in the family Procyonidae. The most familiar species, the common raccoon (P. lotor), is often known simply as "the" raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are less well known.
23 sty 2021 · Stealthy, clever, and adaptable, the raccoon (Procyon lotor)–also known as the “common raccoon” to distinguish it from other raccoon-like animals–is an emblem of backyard biodiversity across North America. Raccoons can thrive in almost any environment: swamps or deserts, sweltering jungles or frozen tundra.
