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Raccoons (Procyonidae)

Procyon lotor

August 24, 2017 by

Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

Raccoons are highly adaptable and have become quite accustomed to life around people. During the last decade, its association with rabies in the Commonwealth has made it a less favored neighbor than might otherwise be the case.

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