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Mammals
Raccoon
Procyon lotor
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Weight
- 5-26 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a omnivore species found in North American forests and cities. It typically lives 2-3 years, weighing around 5-26 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the raccoon: Raccoons can remember solutions to tasks for up to three years.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.