Raccoon - Wikipedia
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 …
Urban Raccoons Are Showing Signs of Early Domestication, With ...
Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …
Raccoon | Nocturnal Habits, Diet & Habitat | Britannica
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), …
Raccoon | NC Wildlife
Three raccoon species are found in North, Central and South America. Our raccoon (Procyon lotor) is the only one found in North America, but it is also native to Central America and has …
Raccoons are showing early signs of domestication, new study ...
15 hours ago · A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.
New clues hint at early signs of domestication in raccoons ...
Nov 24, 2025 · 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.
101 Facts About Raccoons – North American Nature
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 …