North American raccoon
A kind of raccoon · also called common raccoon, northern raccoon
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The North American raccoon is a stocky, masked mammal about the size of a small dog.
It is the largest member of the procyonid family, outgrowing relatives like coatis and ringtails. Adult raccoons vary widely across their range, spanning from 11 to 57 pounds (5 to 26 kg), with males usually larger than females. In colder regions, a raccoon can nearly double its weight by autumn as it builds up a thick layer of fat for the winter.
From Wikipedia
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.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a North American raccoon?
- An average North American raccoon is about 26 inches (0.65 m) long, stands 11 inches (0.28 m) tall, and weighs roughly 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg). This puts it at a similar weight to a miniature schnauzer or a small beagle.
- How much space does a North American raccoon take up?
- About 1.98 gal (7.5 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
16.5 lb (7.5 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 1.98 gal (7.5 L)
- Length
- 25.6 in (65 cm)
- Height
- 11 in (28 cm)
Quick answer
An average North American raccoon is about 26 inches (0.65 m) long, stands 11 inches (0.28 m) tall, and weighs roughly 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg). This puts it at a similar weight to a miniature schnauzer or a small beagle.
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