The average weight of the raccoon is 3.5-9kg (7.7-19.8lbs). These mammals usually live 12-16 years. The top speed it can reach is 24km/h (15mph). Raccoon is a mammal that usually lives in woodland areas close to water. It has a fur skin type. The diet is omnivore. Raccoon which methodical name is procyon lotor grows 41-71cm (16-28in).
Facts about raccoons
Name | Raccoon |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Habitat | Woodland areas close to water |
Size | 41-71cm (16-28in) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Type | Mammal |
Skin Type | Fur |
Weight | 3.5-9kg (7.7-19.8lbs) |
Genus | Procyon |
Predators | Bobcat, foxes, wolves, mountain lions |
Main Prey | Fish, nuts, berries, corn |
Average Litter Size | 5 |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Order | Carnivora |
Life Span | 12-16 years |
Phylum | Chordata |
Colour | Grey, black, white, brown |
Family | Procyonidae |
Class | Mammalia |
Scientific Name | Procyon lotor |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |