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Raccoon
Procyon lotor minor
The racoon, an animal full of curiosity
The raccoon (Procyon lotor maynardi), also called “racoon” or Ti Racoon in Guadeloupe, is a small mammal native to North America.
It is recognizable by its black mask and its striped tail. It adapts to all kinds of environments and climates.
It is said to have been introduced in Guadeloupe in the 18th century. By whom and how? Many theories exist... Let's leave them to historians! There are a lot of them in Basse-Terre, but you can also see them in Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.
Smart and curious, he constantly explores his territory in search of food. Omnivorous, it consumes fruits, seeds, seeds, eggs, invertebrates and small animals. His great ability to adapt made him famous. Just like his amazing habit of “washing” his food before eating it, hence his name raccoon.
Even today, Racoon is intriguing and amusing. At the Guadeloupe Zoo, you can observe it from the start of your visit, a little before other mammals in the zoo such as the tamarind or the red panda.
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Quelques anecdotes
A mask that says a lot
A raccoon's black “mask” is not just a distinctive sign: it reduces glare and improves night vision. Ideal for an animal that likes to rummage and look for food at nightfall.
Speaking of vision, did you know that the rat is blind at birth? And yes! and besides, he only opens his eyes after about twenty days of existence.
The small hands of an expert
A raccoon's front legs are almost as skilled as human hands. It can cut open shells, dig into crevices, or manipulate its food with astonishing precision. In some Native American cultures, it is even said that the raccoon is a “malicious little thief” who loves to steal what attracts his curiosity. Who doesn't remember the adorable Racoon in Pocahontas?
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