Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
Raccoons have five fingers, one of which acts much like a thumb. Thus, they can handle objects with great dexterity and even to turn a doorknob.
Reproduction
Females are sexually mature at 1 year and males at 2 years. Mating occurs between January and early March. The 4-5 young are born between April and May after a gestation period of 63 days, and are weaned after 17 weeks.
Alimentation
Omnivorous and opportunist, feeding on small aquatic animals, corn, fruit, nuts, reptiles, small mammals, birds and waste.
Prédateurs
Bobcat, American marten, cougar, coyote, gray wolf, red fox and great horned owl.
Longévité
Around 12-13 years in the wild and about 15 years in captivity.
Forêt Laurentienne
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Red fox
Bald eagle
American porcupine
Fisher
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Woodchuck
River otter
Snowshoe hare
Sandhill crane
Common goldeneye
Wolverine
Northern shoveler
Northern pintail
Mallard
Wood duck
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