Raccoon


 
 
Raccoon

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Procyon cancrivorus

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Procyon insularis

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Procyon lotor

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:This article is about the broader raccoon genus. For the most familiar species, see Common Raccoon. For the animated television series see The Raccoons.

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Raccoons are mammals native to the Americas collectively grouped under the genus Procyon within the Procyonidae family. Raccoons are notable for their thumbs (although non-opposable) and their ability to open many closed containers and doors (such as garbage cans and cabinets). Raccoons are surprisingly intelligent omnivores with a reputation for slyness and mischief.

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The Common Raccoon is the species that is best known by North Americans and Europeans; indeed, the term "raccoon" is quite frequently used without clarification as that species' name. Rarer species include several dwarf racoons native to the Caribbean islands and the Crab-eating Raccoon of the tropics.

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The word "Raccoon" derives from the Algonquian word aroughcoune, "he who scratches with his hands". "Procyon" comes from the Latin term for "pre-dog;" this term is also used for the star Procyon.

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Common Raccoon: The Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor), also known as the Northern Raccoon, is the most common type of raccoon in North America. The species is often referred to as simply the Raccoon (or Coon), although it is only the most prevalent of a half-dozen species of raccoons....

Animated television series: An animated television series or cartoon television series is a television series produced by means of animation....

The Raccoons: The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series, first broadcast from 1985 to 1991. The series was created by Kevin Gillis and Hinton Animation Studios....


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Claire Shorrock Giving Ice Cream Party with Pet Dog and Raccoon

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Introduction
Species
Behaviour
Raccoons as pets
Literature
 
FR: Procyon


 

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