Raccoon sitting in a hollow log.


The raccoon sometimes spelled racoon, also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, 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 to 9 kg. Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Two of the raccoon's most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask. Raccoons are noted for their intelligence, The diet of the omnivorous raccoon, which is usually nocturnal, consists of invertebrates, plant foods, and vertebrates.


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Location: Guatemala City Zoo
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