{"id":144935,"date":"2022-07-11T15:29:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:48","slug":"what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the common name for a raccoon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_the_common_name_for_a_raccoon\" title=\"What is the common name for a raccoon?\">What is the common name for a raccoon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_a_boy_raccoon_called\" title=\"What is a boy raccoon called?\">What is a boy raccoon called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Can_raccoons_be_cuddly\" title=\"Can raccoons be cuddly?\">Can raccoons be cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_are_common_racoons_called\" title=\"What are common racoons called?\">What are common racoons called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_are_raccoons_named_for\" title=\"What are raccoons named for?\">What are raccoons named for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_the_most_common_species_of_raccoon\" title=\"What is the most common species of raccoon?\">What is the most common species of raccoon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_do_they_call_a_female_raccoon\" title=\"What do they call a female raccoon?\">What do they call a female raccoon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_a_child_raccoon_called\" title=\"What is a child raccoon called?\">What is a child raccoon called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_a_mature_male_raccoon_called\" title=\"What is a mature male raccoon called?\">What is a mature male raccoon called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Do_racoons_have_genders\" title=\"Do racoons have genders?\">Do racoons have genders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Do_raccoons_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do raccoons like to cuddle?\">Do raccoons like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Do_raccoons_show_affection\" title=\"Do raccoons show affection?\">Do raccoons show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Is_it_normal_for_raccoons_to_be_friendly\" title=\"Is it normal for raccoons to be friendly?\">Is it normal for raccoons to be friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Can_you_be_friends_with_a_raccoon\" title=\"Can you be friends with a raccoon?\">Can you be friends with a raccoon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_are_the_7_types_of_raccoons\" title=\"What are the 7 types of raccoons?\">What are the 7 types of raccoons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_are_raccoons_also_called\" title=\"What are raccoons also called?\">What are raccoons also called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Are_there_different_types_of_raccoons\" title=\"Are there different types of raccoons?\">Are there different types of raccoons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Why_are_they_called_raccoons\" title=\"Why are they called raccoons?\">Why are they called raccoons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Why_are_raccoons_named_after_their_hands\" title=\"Why are raccoons named after their hands?\">Why are raccoons named after their hands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_a_nickname_for_raccoons\" title=\"What is a nickname for raccoons?\">What is a nickname for raccoons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_does_raccoon_stand_for\" title=\"What does raccoon stand for?\">What does raccoon stand for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_kind_of_species_are_raccoons\" title=\"What kind of species are raccoons?\">What kind of species are raccoons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_animal_did_raccoons_evolve_from\" title=\"What animal did raccoons evolve from?\">What animal did raccoons evolve from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_raccoon\" title=\"What is the rarest type of raccoon?\">What is the rarest type of raccoon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-common-name-for-a-raccoon\/#Are_there_female_raccoons\" title=\"Are there female raccoons?\">Are there female raccoons?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_common_name_for_a_raccoon\"><\/span>What is the common name for a raccoon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GenusProcyon Storr, 1780  raccoonsSpecies<b>Procyon lotor (Linnaeus, 1758)  Raccoon, northern raccoon, Mapache comxfan, common raccoon, raton laveur<\/b>Direct Children:SubspeciesProcyon lotor auspicatus Nelson, 1930SubspeciesProcyon lotor elucus Bangs, 189835 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_boy_raccoon_called\"><\/span>What is a boy raccoon called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The male raccoon, or <b>boar, is slightly larger than the female, also referred to as sow. The young are called kits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_raccoons_be_cuddly\"><\/span>Can raccoons be cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raccoons will bond with their humans, especially when raised in captivity from a young age. And <b>many do become quite cuddly or playful at times. However, they also are generally quick to biteeven their favorite peoplewhen something annoys or scares them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_common_racoons_called\"><\/span>What are common racoons called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>raccoon, (genus Procyon), also called <b>ringtail, any of seven species of nocturnal mammals characterized by bushy ringed tails. The most common and well-known is the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor), which ranges from northern Canada and most of the United States southward into South America.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_raccoons_named_for\"><\/span>What are raccoons named for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The name of the raccoon is <b>adapted from a native Powhatan term meaning animal that scratches with its hands. The Powhatan were native to Virginia. People have interacted with these animals for as long as humans settled in the Americas. Raccoons were considered to be an object of mythology.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_species_of_raccoon\"><\/span>What is the most common species of raccoon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Procyon lotor is the most familiar species and is known as the common racoon, the North American raccoon, the northern raccoon, or even simply as the raccoon, since the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are considerably lesser-known.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_call_a_female_raccoon\"><\/span>What do they call a female raccoon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>sow<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_child_raccoon_called\"><\/span>What is a child raccoon called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>kits<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_mature_male_raccoon_called\"><\/span>What is a mature male raccoon called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult males, called <b>boars, travel an area of three to 20 square miles. A female raccoon will travel one to six square miles. Rac- coons do not hibernate, but they do hole-up in dens and become inactive during se- vere winter weather. Raccoon populations are made up mostly of young ani- mals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_racoons_have_genders\"><\/span>Do racoons have genders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gender and Size <b>Females are generally on the smaller side of that range, while the males are generally on the bigger side. The boys are usually between 10 percent and 30 percent bigger than the girls. But sizing is definitely not a foolproof method for determining gender.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_raccoons_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do raccoons like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Domesticated raccoons can be housetrained and become affectionate. But <b>pet racoons like to play as much as they like to cuddle. Tame raccoons can be unpredictable and mischievous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_raccoons_show_affection\"><\/span>Do raccoons show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raccoons can be remarkably affectionate. They can become very attached to their owners and spend long periods snuggling. However, if they are afraid or become angry, they can and will bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_raccoons_to_be_friendly\"><\/span>Is it normal for raccoons to be friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its perfectly normal for raccoons to be active during the day. If you see baby raccoons or a raccoon you encounter seems friendly, let them be. Raccoons are wild animals and a raccoon who feels cornered or threatened can be dangerous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_be_friends_with_a_raccoon\"><\/span>Can you be friends with a raccoon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A raccoon who has been tamed by one person will quickly start approaching, following, or even aggressively harassing strangers, who understandably mistake this behavior for symptoms of illness. <b>Befriending a wild animal also isnt good for you or your family<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_types_of_raccoons\"><\/span>What are the 7 types of raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Procyon lotor is the most familiar species and is known as the common racoon, the North American raccoon, the northern raccoon, or even simply as the raccoon, since the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are considerably lesser-known.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_raccoons_also_called\"><\/span>What are raccoons also called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Are the Different Types of Raccoons?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Procyon lotor lotor.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor maritimus  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor salutus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor litoreus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor elucus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor inesperatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor auspicatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor varius.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_different_types_of_raccoons\"><\/span>Are there different types of raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals comprising three species commonly known as raccoons in the family Procyonidae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_they_called_raccoons\"><\/span>Why are they called raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The English word raccoon is <b>an adaptation of a native Powhatan word meaning animal that scratches with its hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_raccoons_named_after_their_hands\"><\/span>Why are raccoons named after their hands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raccoons take their name after their hands. Compared to other animals, raccoon hands are almost human-like. These well-developed front paws are what gave raccoons their common name in English. <b>The name raccoon originates from the word aroughcun, a Powhatan term that means one who scratches with its hands<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_nickname_for_raccoons\"><\/span>What is a nickname for raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Theres also Tico (the raccoon from Dora the Explorer), RJ (from Over the Hedge), Meeko (from Disneys Pocahontas), and even Sly Cooper (from the video games series). Funny and cool names for raccoons are plentiful, like <b>Gizmo or even Ringtail or Prowler. Which is your favorite?<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_raccoon_stand_for\"><\/span>What does raccoon stand for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As can be seen, raccoon symbolism differs from culture to culture. It may mean <b>deception, wearing a mask, or even represent a scavenger. However, it also has positive meanings like resourcefulness, an organized mind, and the ability to unmask deception.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_species_are_raccoons\"><\/span>What kind of species are raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Are the Different Types of Raccoons?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Procyon lotor lotor.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor maritimus  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor salutus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor litoreus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor elucus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor inesperatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor auspicatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Procyon lotor varius.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_did_raccoons_evolve_from\"><\/span>What animal did raccoons evolve from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals comprising three species commonly known as raccoons in the family Procyonidae. The most familiar species, the common raccoon (P. lotor), is often known simply as the raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and less well known.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_raccoon\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of raccoon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Procyonids belong to the mammalian order Carnivora. They evolved in the tropics, diverging from <b>ursids about 3050 million years ago. 18 species in 6 genera found only in the Western Hemisphere. 7 Central and South American species, except for the North American raccoon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_female_raccoons\"><\/span>Are there female raccoons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Female Raccoons Are 25% Smaller Than Male Raccoons<\/b> They are often around 23 to 38 inches in length. In general, these are small animals so their size is not very intimidating. Female raccoons are usually smaller than their male counterparts by anywhere from 10% to 25%.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the common name for a raccoon?What is a boy raccoon called?Can raccoons be cuddly?What are common racoons called?What are raccoons named for?What is the most common species of raccoon?What do they call a female raccoon?What is a child raccoon called?What is a mature male raccoon called?Do racoons have genders?Do raccoons&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-144935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144935"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144935\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}