raccoon
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It has a grayish coat, of which almost 90% is dense underfur for insulation against cold weather. Its two most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask. It is the largest of the Procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg (8 to 20 lb). The…
