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		ABC-KID.com -Raccoon Pictures For Kids ^Votes:0 Animals Ants Bats Bees Beetles Canary Chameleon Cheetah Chimpanzee Cougar Cows Crab Crocodile Crow/Raven Deer Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dolphins Duck Eagles Elephant Flamingo Fox Frogs Giraffe Goat Goldfish Great White Shark Grizzly Bear Hamster Hippopotamus Horses Kangaroo More...... WHAT IS A RACCOON? A raccoon is one of the most fascinating and among the most intelligent of wild animals. The common name "raccoon" comes from the Indian word "aroughcun" or "arakum," meaning "he scratches with his hands." Socially, while raccoons are considered as usually solitary, it is the adult males which tend to be solitary; matriarchal family groups are quite social and will feed and den together into the fall. Raccoons are usually thought of as nocturnal animals. However, while they tend to be most active Read More Go to Site


		ADW: Procyon lotor: Information ^Votes:0 Overview News Technology Conditions of Use Privacy Policy Partners & Contributors Awards & Recognition ADW Staff Contact Us Spinning Skulls About Mammals Frog Calls Resources for College Instructors Resources for K-12 Instructors Contribute to ADW What's in a Scientific Name? Authority Lists: Where We Get Our Names Name, Rank, and Serial Number Organismal classification: evolutionary relationships & ranks Glossary Search Guide Related Links Contact Us Report an Error Structured Inquiry Search — preview Home Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Suborder Caniformia Family Procyonidae Species Procyon lotor Procyon lotor northern raccoon (Also: Guadeloupe raccoon) Information Pictures Specimens Classification 2007/11/19 07:10:21.199 US/East Read More Go to Site

		Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor) ^Votes:0 The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition Common Raccoon Order Carnivora : Family Procyonidae : Procyon lotor (Linnaeus) Description. A robust, medium-sized carnivore with distinctive, blackish facial mask outlined with white, and with alternating black and buff (or whitish) rings on the bushy tail; tip of tail black; general color of upperparts grayish, suffused with orange, and heavily sprinkled with blackish buff; top of head mixed gray and brownish black, giving a grizzled effect; throat patch brownish black; rest of underparts brownish, thinly overlaid with light orange buff; limbs similar to underparts, but becoming whitish on feet except for dusky marking near heels; the complete hind foot touches the ground when the animal walks; five toes on each foot, claws non-retractile; soles nake Read More Go to Site

		Dr. Sue's Raccoon Fun Page (Davis Virtual Market) 7/19/95 ^Votes:0 Raccoons Meeko, Pocahontas 's companion in the new Disney movie (POCAHONTAS) is a raccoon (rack-KOON). Actually, Captain John Smith did play a roll in the naming of this cute carnivore which is native to North and Central America. In 1612 , he wrote "There is a beast they call Aroughcun", which the Indians prized for its meat and fur. The name Aroughcun means "he scratches with his hands." The scientific name for the most common North American raccoon is Procyon lotor. Lotor is Latin for "washer" and the raccoon has been observed by many to "wash" its food. There are seven species of raccoons in the new world, five live on tropical islands, one in the Yucatan and our friend Aroughcun. Although they are classified carnivores (meat eaters) they really are omnivorous,eating fish, frogs, clams Read More Go to Site

		Illinois Furbearer Guide: What Is a Furbearer? ^Votes:0 Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor DNR Links About DNR Agency Offices Get Involved Grant Info IDNR Home Kids & Education Lodges / Leasing More Links Outdoor Rec Parks & Recreation Publications Research/Surveys State Museums Search DNR Illinois [IL Search Tips] Illinois Furbearer Guide: What Is a Furbearer? Furbearer is the name given to mammals that traditionally have been hunted and trapped primarily for fur. There are 14 species of furbearers in Illinois, although only 12 species may be legally hunted and/or trapped. Furbearers that are legally harvested for human use are always common and abundant. Not all kinds of furbearers are hunted and trapped in every state. Furbearers plentiful in one state might be scarce in another, due to habitat losses or other reasons. List of Illinois furbearers Read More Go to Site

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		Melissa's Raccoon Realm ^Votes:0 Welcome to 6/26/2003 Hiya! Welcome all! You've entered my raccoon realm! My name's Melissa and my favorite animal is the raccoon (and it has been for who knows how long) so I decided to put up a little webpage about them. Hope you like it! Well just browse around and have fun! And if you're doing a report for school you're in the right place :o). Step this way..... I will probably no longer be updating this site (wow i started this page when I was like, 13 and now I'm almost 20), but i will definately still keep it up! I have a new website that I will be updating more often, though. So come check it out, sign the guestbook and what not. Melissa's Menagerie *NEW!! Jan '04* Calling ALL pet owners!! Nows your chance to join a great All-Pet forum filled with other fun-loving pet owners lik Read More Go to Site

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		Northwestern Ontario Mammal Species - Raccoon ^Votes:0 BACK Common Mammal Species of Northwestern Ontario BIRDS FISHES REPTILES INSECTS Procyon lotor Raccoon Description Distinguishing Features - Overall colouration, grizzled-gray mixed with reddy-brown, giving "salt & pepper" look, darker on back; sides, more grayish; underside, brownish with a whitish highlights. Dominant black mask extends from eyes across cheeks. Ears, edged in white; tail bushy with prominent dark rings. Size - .75 - .93 m (2.5 - 3.1 ft) Habitat Much less frquent in Northwestern Ontario than southern parts of the province; mainly in the more temperate southern regions of the district; in wooded areas near waterways; will sometimes take up residence in building structures with convenient entry points. Diet Omnivorous. fruits, nuts, berries, crayfish, insects, frogs, fish; Read More Go to Site

		Raccoon (Procyon lotor) ^Votes:0 theBIGzoo Only theBIGcastle Only theBIGgalaxy Only All Sites Home : Zoo : Mammals : Meat-Eaters : The Raccoon Family :Raccoon Photo Panel Young Raccoon Click Here to Use This Photo Quick Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Procyonidae Genus: Procyon Species: lotor Length: 23 - 38 inches Weight: 12 - 35 lbs Gestation: 60 - 73 days Offspring: 1 - 8 Life Span: 16 years Top Speed (Ground): 15 mph Sponsored Links Raccoon Procyon lotor The raccoon is most distinguishable by the black "mask" of fur around its eyes and the long, bushy tail with anywhere from four to ten black rings on it. Their forepaws resemble slender hands and give the raccoon unusual dexterity. This also gives them excellent tactile sense and enables them to handle prey and pry ope Read More Go to Site

		Raccoons ^Votes:0 Raccoons Info on them Pictures Adopted web raccoons Myths about them Sounds and videos of raccoons Links to other raccoon sites e-mail me Back to the Main Page If the above drop down box doesen't work, then you can use these links to get to the pages linked to from it Information Pictures (wild and domestic) Adopted Web raccoons Myths about raccoons Raccoon sound and videos Links to other sites E-mail me Main page Raccoons are fascinating animals. They are intelligent , handsome , cute and very entertaining. Yet they are also very misunderstood by a large number of people. Often this is because of misinformation and "horror stories" about them. I have created this section, in hope that I can provide some information to help to eliminate the misinformation and dispel the horror st Read More Go to Site

		Raccoons from The Gable's Raccoon World - raccoons, pictures, resources, tips and links from a raccoon and wildlife rehabber ^Votes:0 raccoons; care & feeding of baby raccoons; emergency wildlife rescue; rehabilitation resources; raccoon rabies; raccoon stories, pictures and more! Please wait for images to load. JAVA enabled site, best viewed with Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. NOTE For emergency raccoon rescue information, The Gable's Raccoon World offers quick Emergency Rescue Help info and much, much more! There is a LOT to see and read in the Gable's Raccoon World. Enjoy your visit and Bookmark this site for a return visit (Netscape users can press Ctrl+D) . Return visitors, check out What's New to see what's been added. Click below to begin your journey. Come on in, the raccoons are waiting ... Do you have a raccoon or procyonidae related website? Join the RingTail Ring! Site, Contents and Backgrounds Copyright?19 Read More Go to Site

		REMO RACCOON'S HOME PAGE ^Votes:0 Select a Page Home Coontastrophe Times Three 3 Musketeers Houdini Golden Years The Whiffet Vixen's Story The Coondominium First Aid E-Mail Photo Journal Raccoon Physiology Problem Babysitters Old Remo Road Update Training Raccoons Idiosyncracies Should I get one? Raising Baby Coons F.A.Q. Toilet Training Outfitting a Coon Diet Mating Season Safety Tips Health Outdoor Coons Reasons State Regulations Read More Go to Site

		Species Ecology - Raccoon (Procyon lotor) ^Votes:0 Species Ecology - Raccoon ( Procyon lotor ) The raccoon is a member of the family Procyonidae and is distinguished by its black facial mask and ringed tail. Raccoons are well known for their curiosity and intelligence. Raccoon population abundance and density varies greatly depending on habitat quality. Raccoon densities have ranged from 3.6 raccoons/square mile in marginal habitat to 64 raccoons/square mile in high quality habitat. The raccoon is probably the most common and widely distributed furbearer across the southeastern United States. Raccoons have relatively low litter sizes, usually between 1-6 young. Females may breed their first year, whereas males do not breed until their second year and only the female cares for the young. The raccoon is the only southeastern furbearer that u Read More Go to Site

		The Gable's Raccoon Rehab Info & Tips ^Votes:0 Raccoon Rehab Info & Tips This information is intended for novice raccoon rehabbers. Everyone reading this should first be familiar with rabies, the raccoon rabies varient, and the precautions needed to prevent exposure to a possibly infected raccoon. If you have not done so yet, you are urged to read the information contained in my RABIES page. Age determination Feeding baby raccoons Feeding juvenile raccoons Potty training raccoons/raccoon roundworm Housing young raccoons Housing juvenile raccoons Dealing with imprinting and other problems Preparing a raccoon for release Age Determination Raccoon kits or cubs (whichever term you prefer, since it seems nobody can agree on one) are born very lightly furred, with a faint mask. They typically weigh three to five ounces and 4-6 inches long wi Read More Go to Site

		The World Wide Raccoon Web ^Votes:0 "A very interesting book could be written about the Raccoon and, with its industrious energy and resourcefulness, it deserves to be elevated to the status of the National Emblem in place of the parasitical, carrion-feeding Bald Eagle. —Ivan T. Sanderson in Living Mammals of the World Raccoon information, facts, and general useful tidbits Raccoons in the spotlight of media and the press Links to other animal and wildlife sites recommended by yours truly Visit some other raccoons out there on the web. JPEG Images, Sounds, and animations of our favorite mammal An interactive bulletin board dedicated to discussion of raccoons (currently closed) Colophon: Version 4.0, last updated 7-Apr-1999. Written to conform to the HTML 3.2 specification. --> Text and page design Copyright © 1994-2003 Read More Go to Site

		WRL: Rescue Report ^Votes:0 WRL: Rescue Report Welcome to the Rescue Report . Please go to our no frames version . Read More Go to Site

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