An American plantigrade carnivorous mammal, the common raccoon being the Procyon lotor. It is about the same size as a fox, and its grayish-brown fur is deemed valuable.

Common Raccoon

An American plantigrade carnivorous mammal, the common raccoon being the Procyon lotor. It is about…

"The Raccoon, or Racoon, is a handsome animal, about the size of a large cat, brown furry hair, tail bushy and ringed; body large and unwieldy, legs short, feet with strong fossorial claws. It is omnivorous and ranges over a large part of North America, where it is hunted for its fur. The crab-eating raccoon of South America, ranging as far N. as Panama, differs chiefly from the former in the shortness of its fur, and consequent slender shape."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Procyon Lotor Raccoon

"The Raccoon, or Racoon, is a handsome animal, about the size of a large cat, brown furry hair, tail…