Princeton University
Mammals of North America: Procyonids (Raccoons & Others)
From the pages of "Mammals of North America," a field guide published by Princeton University Press, this website offers general descriptions of several procyonids, including ringtails, northern raccoons, and white-nosed coati. Detailed...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Northern Raccoon
Comprehensive reference information about the northern raccoon, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Raccoon
Raccoons are among the most adaptable of the Carnivora, able to live comfortably in cities and suburbs as well as rural and wilderness areas. They use small home ranges, as small as 1x3 square km, and show flexibility in selecting...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Northern Raccoon
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Northern Raccoons (Procyon lotor), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...