Common Raccoon

Gray-brown coat, black mask and ringed tail.

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Common Name

Common Raccoon

Comments

Feeds on small animals, insects, plants and refuse. It often dunks its food into water before eating it. Primarily nocturnal.

Scientific Name

Procyon lotor

Habitat

Wooded areas near water throughout California.

Size

To 37 in. (93 cm)