Description: Very cool prehistoric North American Raccoon mandible (lower jaw) fossil in display case. The species is Procyon lotor. This fossil was found in North Florida and is from the Pleistocene Epoch. This cool jaw is over 2" long. The fossil comes in a unique display case and includes a laminated information card. All fossils sold are authentic and one-of-a-kind. No replicas. Raccoon, (genus Procyon), also called ringtail, any of seven species of nocturnal mammals characterized by bushy ringed tails. The most common and well-known is the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor), which ranges from northern Canada and most of the United States southward into South America. It has a conspicuous black “mask” across the eyes, and the tail is ringed with 5 to 10 black bands.A stout animal with short legs, a pointed muzzle, and small erect ears, the North American raccoon is 30 to 36 inches long, including the 10-inch tail. Weight is usually about 22 pounds or less, although large males may grow to more than 44 pounds. Those living in northern regions are larger than their southern counterparts. The North American raccoon’s fur is shaggy and coarse, and its color is iron-gray to blackish with brown overtones. Southern raccoons are typically more silver, with northern “coons” tending toward blond or brown.Like all raccoons, the North American raccoon is an intelligent and inquisitive animal. The hairless front feet are highly dexterous and resemble slender human hands, the hind feet being thicker and longer. Although classified as a carnivore, the raccoon is omnivorous, feeding on crayfish and other arthropods, rodents, frogs, and fruit and other plant matter, including crops. Raccoons are mistakenly believed to “wash” their food before eating it if water is available. This misconception arises from their habit of searching for food in or near water and then manipulating it while eating. ML021
Price: 18.99 USD
Location: Davenport, Iowa
End Time: 2024-12-05T21:39:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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