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Raccoons are mammals in the genus Procyon of the Procyonidae family. Raccoons are unusual for their thumbs, which (though not opposable) enable them to open many closed containers (such as garbage cans) and doors. They are intelligent omnivores with a reputation for being clever, sly, and mischievous, and are considered "ursine", used to describe things of a bear-like nature. Raccoons range from 20 to 40 inches in length (including the tail) and weigh between 10 and 35 pounds (4.5 to 16 kilograms). The raccoon's tail ranges from 8 to 16 inches in length. Male raccoons are generally larger than females.
Species
There are three species of raccoon. The most widespread is the common raccoon (P. lotor), which has a natural range of North America and Central America, and has been introduced to Continental Europe.
The two rarer species are the Tres Marias raccoon (P. insularis), native to the Caribbean, and the crab-eating raccoon (P. cancrivorus) of the tropics. The word "raccoon" is derived from the Algonquian word aroughcoune, "he who scratches with his hands." The genus name, Procyon, comes from the Greek for "pre-dog"; this term is also used for the star Procyon.
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@Mangowe Raccoons aren't people! Neither are undead abominations!
Bernard_Black (Bernard_L_Black) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:55:53 -0000
@Mangowe Raccoons aren't people! Neither are undead abominations!
No snow here; just rain. The raccoons keep knocking over our tree (the outdoor one).
escherdax (escher dax) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:18:14 -0000
No snow here; just rain. The raccoons keep knocking over our tree (the outdoor one).
@Mangowe We got rid of the raccoons they all work at @goliathbooks
Bernard_Black (Bernard_L_Black) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:28:52 -0000
@Mangowe We got rid of the raccoons they all work at @goliathbooks
Two raccoons in the rain on my deck. They were shy, but I got them cookies and wished them a Merry Christmas. I think they like me now. ^_^
tomzer1 (Tom Mitchell) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:30:55 -0000
Two raccoons in the rain on my deck. They were shy, but I got them cookies and wished them a Merry Christmas. I think they like me now. ^_^
"Raccoons are really dangerous, Papa. They can eat GARBAGE!!!" -Hudson, aged 4
taylorloren (taylor loren) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:22:50 -0000
"Raccoons are really dangerous, Papa. They can eat GARBAGE!!!" -Hudson, aged 4
Me 5, raccoons 0
mikey0010011111 (michael solch) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:40:07 -0000
Me 5, raccoons 0
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