Raccoon
Procyon lotor
The raccoon, sometimes called the North American, northern or common raccoon to distinguish it from other species of raccoon, is a mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm, and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg.
Baby Season
Spring (April-May)
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
May 12, 2026
Brentwood Rd, Raleigh, NC, US
bymike_cove
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 12, 2026
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, Key Largo, FL, US
byicollamati
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 12, 2026
Vernon St, Oakland, CA, US
bynumberoneforager
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 12, 2026
byethana05
Research Grade
· 2 IDs