"It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. The body is eighteen inches long, its tail one foot two. The general color is blackish gray above, and yellowish brown on the lower parts of the sides. The tail is distinctly branded wih black and white." —Goodrich, 1885

Ring-Tailed Bassaris

"It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. The body…

Species of the genus <em>Mangouste</em>. This animal bears a close resemblance to the weasel tribe, both in form and habits. At the base, the tail is very thick, tapering gradually toward the point, which is slightly tufted. It has a long, active body, short legs, lively and piercing eyes, and a pointed nose." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Eqyptian Ichneumon

Species of the genus Mangouste. This animal bears a close resemblance to the weasel tribe,…

Raccoon, a tree-climbing, nocturnal animal belonging to the bear family and restricted to North and South america.

Raccoon

Raccoon, a tree-climbing, nocturnal animal belonging to the bear family and restricted to North and…

An American quadruped mammal of the bear family, which is found from Canada to the tropics. The head is broad behind with the muzzle narrow, the ears short, and the tail ringed and moderately long.

Raccoon

An American quadruped mammal of the bear family, which is found from Canada to the tropics. The head…

A North American woodland creature notorious for it's curiosity and ringed eyes and tail.

Raccoon

A North American woodland creature notorious for it's curiosity and ringed eyes and tail.

A nocturnal, omnivorous mammal.

Raccoon

A nocturnal, omnivorous mammal.

An illustration of a raccoon playing an accordion and a rabbit dancing.

Raccoon Playing Accordion & Rabbit Dancing

An illustration of a raccoon playing an accordion and a rabbit dancing.

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."&mdash;(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…

An animal about two feet long, stout body, bushy ringed tail, short limbs, pointed ears, broad face, and sharp snout. Usually washes its food before eating it.

Racoon

An animal about two feet long, stout body, bushy ringed tail, short limbs, pointed ears, broad face,…