Scientific Name: Procyon lotor
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Procyonidae
Genus: Procyon
Species:lotor
Raccoons, donning that characteristic fur pattern around their eyes, are some of the most recognizable critters on the planet. This medium sized mammal is very familiar with humans. Alas, as they say, familiarity breeds contempt and in the case of the raccoon their familiarity with your yard, gardens and landscaping may lead to some unhappy feelings towards nature’s little bandit, as they are sometimes referred to.