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Bassaricyon
Bassariscus
Nasua
Nasuella
Potos
Procyon Procyonidae occurs as family of Carnivora which includes the raccoons, coatis and others.

There exists considerable uncertainty on top the correct classification of many members. A Red Panda was previously classified therein personal, however a select few experts, including Donald E. Wilson and Reeder, classify it as a member of the bear family (Ursidae) or in its own family the Ailuridae. A status of the various olingos is disputed: it can totally exist as better take to be subspecies of Bassaricyon gabbi.

Because of their general build, a Procyonidae come typically hold little full cousin of the bear personal. This is apparent in their German list: the raccoon is known as the 'Washbär' (cleaning bear, when he 'washes' his food prior to eating), the nasua narica occurs as 'Nasenbär' (nose-bear) when the Kinkajou occurs as 'Honigbär' (honey-bear). Dutch language follows lawsuit calling a fauna 'wasbeer', 'neusbeer' & 'rolstaartbeer' severally.

Personal PROCYONIDAE Subfamily Procyoninae (Nine mintage within Quaternary genera) Raccoons, Procyon Crab-eating Raccoon, Procyon cancrivorus Tres Marias Raccoon, Procyon insularis Common Raccoon, Procyon lotor Coatis, Nasua Coatimundi or Ringtailed Coati, Nasua nasua White-nosed Coati, Nasua narica Island Coati, Nasua nelsoni Mountain Coati-mondi, Nasuella Mountain Coati, Nasuella olivacea Ringtails & Cacomixle, Bassariscus Ringtail, Bassariscus astutus Cacomistle, Bassariscus sumichrasti Subfamily Potosinae (Vi mintage inside Two genera) Kinkajous, Potos Kinkajou, Potos flavus Olingos, Bassaricyon Olingo, Bushy-tailed Olingo or Gabbi's Olingo, Bassaricyon gabbii Allen's Olingo, Bassaricyon alleni Beddard's Olingo, Bassaricyon beddardi Harris's Olingo, Bassaricyon lasius Chiriqui Olingo, Bassaricyon pauli

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The World Wide Raccoon Web
An online resource for anyone interested in raccoons (Procyon lotor). It contains stories, facts and information, a bibliography of raccoon literature, and a library of raccoon images and sounds.

Gable's Raccoon World
Extensive information and resources on: care, feeding, rehabbing baby raccoons; photographs; raccoon rabies, roundworm and distemper; pest problems; raccoon screensaver, wallpaper and coloring book; scientific, fun facts, and common myths.

Procyonidae
About the raccoon family, which includes raccoons, cacomistles, coatimundis, kinkajous, and olingos.

Raccoons - ub-zub-zone 3000


Raccoon - theBigZoo.com
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) facts, photos and discussion board.

Raccoon - Insights
Resources, pictures, and guide to the raccoon animal family and its natural habitat, tracks, food selections, rescue, science taxonomy, and identification.

White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica)
Physical description and habits of this mammal. Includes a photo.

Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Physical traits, habitat, diet, and reproduction of this species.

Raccoon Information Page
Describes this mammal's physical appearance, reproduction, and habits. Includes a photo.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Facts about this mammal's range, habitat, physical traits, diet, reproduction, and behavior. Includes a photo and range map.


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