Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that are native to North America and Mexico. These critters have also been introduced to ...

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Some animals have more iconic appearances than others — like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another member of this infamous family: a raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around their eyes ...