Raton Laveur in Montreal, Quebec

The French name for Raccoon is "raton laveur" (~washing rat) because they sometimes soak their food in water to soften it up. Ran into this guy on a path in the foresty park at the center of Montreal. He was nice enough to post and chew something while I tried a few angles.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

A superb shot, showing the full animal, in a great pose, whilst still being a closeup. Very usable! Posted 10 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Just perfect! Posted 3 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Now this is Captivating Image Posted 11 months ago
1. jerclarke
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you! I still think of this image a lot, it my be my lifetime best photo ???? Posted 11 months ago

The Common Raccoon

The raccoon, ''Procyon lotor'', also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, northern raccoon and colloquially as coon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg.

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Similar species: Carnivorans

Species identified by jerclarke