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There are 2 or 3 species of raccoon:1.) The common, or northern, raccoon is found in North and Central America.

2.) The crab eating raccoon is a native of Central America and South America.

3.) The Cozumel raccoon is found only on Cozumel Island of Mexico. Some scientists consider it to be a subspecies of the common raccoon.

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There are 2-3 species of raccoon:1.) Common raccoon of North and Central America

2.) Crab eating raccoon of Central and South America

3.) Cozumel raccoon pf Cozumel Island, Mexico. Some consider this a subspecies of the common raccoon.

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