: a small nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) of North America that is chiefly gray, has a black mask and bushy ringed tail, lives chiefly in trees, and has a varied diet including small animals, fruits, and nuts
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: the pelt of this animal
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: any of several animals resembling or related to the raccoon
Illustration of raccoon
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