The raccoon (/ rəˈkuːn / or US: / ræˈkuːn / ⓘ, Procyon lotor), sometimes called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) [3] to distinguish it from other …

Sep 27, 2025 · 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 …

Raccoons live throughout the continental United States in woods, wetlands, suburbs, parks, cities, and anywhere there is cover, food, and water. Predators of raccoons include the coyote, …

6 days ago · Urban Raccoons Are Showing Signs of Early Domestication, With Shorter Snouts Than Their Rural Cousins The shorter faces of these city-dwelling trash bandits offer a telltale …

3 days ago · Raccoons have easy access to food in the form of human trash. It could be jump-starting physical and behavioral changes in the masked bandits, new research suggests.

Nov 14, 2025 · City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals

In this comprehensive compilation of 101 facts about raccoons, we delve into their classification, behavior, reproduction, survival strategies, and more. Discover how these intelligent and …

5 days ago · What Makes Raccoons Special: Unmasking the Bandit’s Brilliance Raccoons are truly special due to their incredible adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and unique physical …

Nov 21, 2025 · Raccoons may be inching closer to becoming America's next pet. Affectionately referred to as trash pandas, the masked mammals known for rummaging rubbish bins for easy …

Raccoons, particularly the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor), have become a familiar sight in both urban and rural environments. These adaptable nocturnal mammals are known for …