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The scientific name of the species is Procyonlotor of the genus Procyonidae. \u00a0It is a carnivorous mammal measuring about 2 feet in length with a bushy tail approximately 10 inches long which has alternating black and light color rings. \u00a0Hair on its torso is normally brownish gray. \u00a0Its face is white with black fur around the eyes, resembling a bandit\u2019s mask. \u00a0The raccoon population is widely distributed in many areas of North and Central America both in the wild and in human communities. \u00a0It is highly adaptable and can eat a variety of foods, both meat and vegetation. \u00a0It also likes to reside near water sources so as to catch frogs, fish, shrimp and crab or small turtles. \u00a0It can also feed on small birds and insects. \u00a0The raccoon cannot swim but stands in shallow water to catch its food. \u00a0In the dry season when food is scarce, it will feed on fruit and flowers such as corn flower or may enter human homes to scavenge for food, including raiding the refrigerator.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n