Raccoon (disambiguation) facts for kids

A raccoon (sometimes spelled racoon) is a furry mammal that lives in the Americas. They are known for their black "mask" around their eyes and their bushy, ringed tails. Raccoons are very clever and can adapt to many different places, from forests to cities.

Raccoon can also mean other things:

• The Raccoons, a fun animated TV show.
• Raccoon City, a made-up city in the Resident Evil video games.
• Raccoon Creek, a page that lists different places with this name.
• Raccoon Dog, an animal that looks like a raccoon but is actually a type of dog, also called a tanuki.
• Raccoon River, a river that flows into the Des Moines River.
• HMS Racoon, the name of several ships used by the Royal Navy.
• Racoon (band), a rock band from the Netherlands.
• Rocky Raccoon, a song by the famous band The Beatles.
• List of fictional raccoons, a list of raccoons in stories and movies.