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We may often hear the Animals called raccoon, or even possibly become our pets at home. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a species of the weasel family and Olin coatis. This family is called Procyonidae and assigned to the Order Carnivora carnivores. These funds include the raccoon in carnivores, but this is only with regard to their relationship with other animals and names had been giving orders, not necessarily the eating habits of this species.

• Distribution:

Procyon lotor is Native American. distribution extends from Canada to Panama. He has been introduced in Europe and Asia.

• Habitat:

This species usually live in places where there are trees or shrubs near water or reservoir only. It is very common in coastal mangroves. Adapting to urban areas where water is available, including coastal areas.

• Habit:

Adults are stored in local action. Does not appear to defend this area from other members of the species, although it does not seem to recognize the constant companion. They gathered in a place where there is food and it is possible that in the nest through a few winters they were together.

• Reproduction:

Gestation period is 60-73 days. Usually occur three to four puppies in each shipment, but can be 1-7. Born with eyes closed, opening the third week of age. Young people are separated from the mother at the end of winter.

• Food:

Procyon lotor eat based on invertebrates, small mammals, fish, frogs, fruits and grains. They eat bird eggs and chicks and eggs crocodile and other reptiles. In the case of birds is one of the main reasons why you lose the whole colony. In urban areas far from home and in landfills.

• Description::

Raccoon measured in the head and body 42-60 cm. The tail has a length of 20 to 40 cm. Adult weight is 2 to 12 kg, in which men and women is greater than the weight increase as people live farther north. During the winter, in places where there are frozen, they remain in space out occasionally when the temperature rises, it is possible that during the long winter of an individual losing up to 50% by weight.