Wildlife
Northern raccoon
Procyon lotor hirtus
Habitat
Chariton River, MO
Conservation
Secure
Adaptable to any habitat with access to water, two major subspecies (one larger) share same North American-wide range.
Journal References
2 journal entries mention Northern raccoon
Jan
15
1806
Lewis: January 15, 1806
...e deadfalls and
snares are employed in taking the wolf the raccoon and fox of which there
are a few only. the spear or gig is used to take the sea otter, the common
...
Mar
19
1806
Lewis: March 19, 1806
...ation. in this way one
beaver skin, or two of those of the Raccoon or tiger catt forms the
pattern of the robe. the vest is always formed in the manner first
discri...
