Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a highly adaptable mammal known for its intelligence and dexterous front paws. It inhabits forests, wetlands and urban environments where it opportunistically searches for a wide variety of food.

Origin: North America
Diet: Omnivore – fruits, insects, fish, small animals and human food sources

Conservation status: Least Concern (LC) – IUCN Red List