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Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Photo by James McNair
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Description:

The raccoon, sometimes spelled racoon, also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, northern raccoon, or coon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg.

Habitat:

Wetlands among bushes and reeds

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PublishedDecember 31, 2018

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