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- raccoon 1a
variants
or less commonly racoon
plural raccoon or raccoons also racoon or racoons
1
a
: 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
b
: the pelt of this animal
2
: any of several animals resembling or related to the raccoon
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The virus has been found in more than 20 wild mammal species, including geese, raccoons, mountain lions and a zoo tiger.
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Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In addition to dogs, PGC is most concerned for the safety of bears and critters like possums, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes, as well as birds of prey.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2024
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Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In addition to dogs, PGC is most concerned for the safety of bears and critters like possums, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes, as well as birds of prey.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2024
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raccoon. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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