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Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Description:

A medium-sized mammal, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg (8 to 20 lb). Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates against cold weather. Two of the raccoon's most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask.

Habitat:

These mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities.

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Wisconsin, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2015
Submitted on May 23, 2015

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