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There are 2 or 3 species of raccoons in the world.1.) The common, or northern, raccoon of North America and Central America.

2.) The crab eating raccoon lives in Central and South America.

3.) The Cozumel raccoon lives only ob Cozumel Island of Mexico. Some consider them as a subspecies of the common raccoon.

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What are the types of raccoons?

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