Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Native to North America widely distributed in deciduous, mixed forests and due to its adaptability extending into urban areas. Nocturnal and omnivorous eating invertebrates, vertebrates and plants.
| 🇫🇷 | Raton laveur |
| 🇩🇪 | Waschbär |
| 🇲🇽 | Mapache boreal, Racuna |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Procyonidae |
How to Identify
Its mask and the white rings along the tail are distinctive characteristics.
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Characteristics
| Length | 60-95cm |
| Weight | 6-15kg |
Where and When to Spot
Can be observed in all larger parks around Montreal. Although nocturnal, especially during spring also active during day.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | x | - | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.