Gallery description : raccoon pictures
Raccoons are mammals that lead a solitary life. procyon lotor is the scientific name for a raccoon. Such a name is based on the genus of the mammal - procyon. Fasted recorded speed of a raccoon is 24km/h (15mph). Raccoons life span is 12-16 years. The usual weight of procyon lotor is 3.5-9kg (7.7-19.8lbs). 41-71cm (16-28in) is a usual size of a raccoon.
Facts about raccoons
| Name | Raccoon |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Size | 41-71cm (16-28in) |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Habitat | Woodland areas close to water |
| Colour | Grey, black, white, brown |
| Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |
| Predators | Bobcat, foxes, wolves, mountain lions |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Scientific Name | Procyon lotor |
| Genus | Procyon |
| Type | Mammal |
| Life Span | 12-16 years |
| Family | Procyonidae |
| Weight | 3.5-9kg (7.7-19.8lbs) |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Average Litter Size | 5 |
| Main Prey | Fish, nuts, berries, corn |
Image Details
| Description | Raccoon pictures. Description Yawning Raccoon.jpg |
| Width | 973 pixels |
| Heigh | 725 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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