Statements (118)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Raccoon
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| gptkbp:abilities |
Problem-solving skills
problem-solving skills |
| gptkbp:activity_pattern |
Active at night
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Dexterous front paws
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
dexterous front paws
uses tools to access food |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
very adaptable to urban environments
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| gptkbp:behavior |
gptkb:Nocturnal
nocturnal |
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
high reproductive rate
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
January to March
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| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
Adaptable to various climates
can adapt to various climates |
| gptkbp:climbing_ability |
excellent climbers
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| gptkbp:color |
grayish-brown fur
Gray and black |
| gptkbp:coloration |
distinctive facial mask
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| gptkbp:communication |
Body language
Vocalizations vocalizations and body language |
| gptkbp:conflict |
can cause conflicts with humans
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Habitat preservation initiatives
monitored by wildlife agencies |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for cartoons and media
inspired various characters in media |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
often depicted in cartoons
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in folklore
Symbol of adaptability featured in folklore and media |
| gptkbp:diet |
Omnivore
omnivore scavenger |
| gptkbp:dietary_flexibility |
can eat a wide variety of foods
|
| gptkbp:diseases |
gptkb:Leptospirosis
Rabies Canine distemper |
| gptkbp:domestication |
not domesticated
Not domesticated |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Seed disperser
important scavenger in ecosystems Prey for larger predators. |
| gptkbp:economic_development |
thrives in urban settings
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Cercopithecidae
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| gptkbp:famous_person |
notable in wildlife documentaries
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
gptkb:Scavenger
forages for food in water and land primarily forages at night |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Ancient relatives found in North America
fossils date back to the Pleistocene |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high genetic diversity
High genetic diversity |
| gptkbp:genetic_studies |
studied for genetic diversity
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| gptkbp:gestation_period |
63 to 65 days
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Forests
forests |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
prefers areas near water sources
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| gptkbp:health_issues |
can carry rabies
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Southern raccoon
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
often seen rummaging through trash
Common in suburban areas Often seen rummaging through trash |
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
Regulated hunting seasons
hunted for fur Foraging in urban areas |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Highly intelligent
highly intelligent |
| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
Can use tools to access food
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| gptkbp:legal_status |
Protected in some areas
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
2 to 3 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:litter_size |
2 to 7 kits
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Non-migratory
does not migrate long distances |
| gptkbp:native_range |
gptkb:North_America
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| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Southern_United_States
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| gptkbp:nesting |
Builds dens in hollow trees
Uses burrows of other animals builds dens in hollow trees |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:carnivore
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| gptkbp:population_density |
can be high in urban areas
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| gptkbp:population_trend |
gptkb:stable
stable in many areas |
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Coyotes
gptkb:humans Bobcats coyotes |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Northern_raccoon
gptkb:Common_raccoon |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
breeds in spring
Breeds in spring Kits |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Cercopithecidae
gptkb:Procyon_lotor_elucus |
| gptkbp:senses |
keen sense of smell
Excellent sense of smell Good night vision Sensitive whiskers |
| gptkbp:size |
gptkb:medium
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| gptkbp:skin_color |
Grayish-brown
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| gptkbp:social_behavior |
may exhibit playful behavior
Can be social during breeding season |
| gptkbp:social_learning |
learns from other raccoons
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or in small groups
Solitary or in small groups |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
may live near humans
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| gptkbp:tail_type |
Ringed tail
ringed tail |
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Mark territory with scent
may be territorial |
| gptkbp:weight |
8 to 20 pounds
5 to 26 pounds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Urbanization
Deforestation threat due to urbanization young are vulnerable to owls |
| gptkbp:young |
kits
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