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Raccoon: Family-  Procyonidae (raccoons) in the order Carnivora

Description: 

Raccoons are medium-sized, stocky mammals with a prominent black mask over the eyes and a heavily furred, ringed tail about half the length of head and body, a pointed muzzle and short, pointed ears. The feet are rather long and slender, with naked soles. The upperparts of adults are grizzled brown and black, strongly washed with yellow. Males and females look alike, although males are heavier.

Total length: 21½–38 inches; tail length: 5–12 inches; weight: 6–25 pounds.