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The common raccoon (Procyon lotor) is related to both! The Latin-word designation 'Procyon' meansbefore dog. And yet, they are known as 'the bear's little brother' because they are distantly related to the bear family.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNeither. Raccoons are part of a family of animals that includes coatis, ringtails, olingos and others. Their taxonomical family name is Procyonidae. Cats belong to the family Felidae and dogs belong to the family Canidae. While cats, dogs and raccoons are mammals and may have some similarities in appearance, they are very different in Biology and behavior.
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∙ 9y agoNo, raccoons are not part of the dog (Canidae) family.
BUT, in Asia there is an animal called the raccoon dog that IS part of the dog family. But it is a dog, not a raccoon, it just looks similar to one.
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∙ 8y agoThey are distantly related in that both are technically carnivores. They are in a family separate from bears that includes raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, olinguitos, ringtails and cacomistles - the Procyonidae. Technically they are carnivores but most are actally omnivores.
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∙ 8y agoNo, they are not closely related to either dogs or bears. Procyonidae is a New World family of the order Carnivora. It includes the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, olinguitos, ringtails and cacomistles.
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∙ 8y agoNo, raccoons are from the Procyonidae family. Procyonidae is a New World family of the order Carnivora. It includes the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, olinguitos, ringtails and cacomistles.
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∙ 8y agono. raccoons are in family procyonidae (raccoons, cacomistles, coatimundis, kinkajous, and olingos). bears are in family ursidae. both raccoons and bears are in the order carnivora though
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∙ 8y agoNo, raccoons and bears are in two entirely different families.
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∙ 8y agoNo, raccoons belong to the procyonidae family. They are not closely related to bears.
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∙ 8y agoThe raccoon belongs to the procyonidae family of mammals.
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Is a raccoon bear a herbivore carnivore omnivore?
There are raccoons and there are bears but there are no raccoon bears.
What eats a raccoon in the food chain?
bear
What annimal is a kinkajou cousin to?
kinkajou, is an arboreal fruit-eating mammal of Central and South America, with a long prehensile tail. Also known as a sugar Bear or Honey Bear.
What are the Chinese relatives of the raccoon?
There are none. Procyonidae, the raccoon family, is native only to the Americas. They are not found naturally in China.
Ten animals you will not find in the Antarctic?
Lion, elephant, mountain lion, horse, raccoon, mole, elk, polar bear, sparrow, boar.
Which bear is really a member of the raccoon family?
The Ring Tail Bear of northern China is a member of the Raccoon family
Are giant pandas in the raccoon family?
No, they are not related. Pandas are in the bear family and raccoons are procyonids - raccoon family.
Why is the red panda small and other Panda's are big?
the size is different because the red panda is actually part of the raccoon family while the giant panda is part of the bear family.
To what family and kingdom does the giant panda belong?
it belongs to bear familyactually, it is not a bear, it is part of the raccoon family
What is a panda bear?
a black and white animal from the raccoon family that lives in china
A honey bear ain't no bear at all It's actually in the raccoon family What is the more proper name for it?
Kinkajou
Is the giant panda from the bear family?
Yes, they are a member of the Ursidae family. The Red Panda is a relative of the raccoon.
What is the bear like animal with the raccoon tail in the telus commercial?
The bear-like animal with the raccoon tail in the Telus commercial is a fictional character named "Rakoon." It is part bear and part raccoon, created to represent the fusion of both animals. Rakoon is used in Telus commercials to promote their products and services.
What is a bearcoon?
Either the top of a bear and the face of a raccoon, or half raccoon and half bear.
What is the red pandas family?
Some people think that the red panda is in the raccoon family because of its raccoon like feachures,however other people think it is in the panda bear family because of its name,well i can strongly and confidently say.......................... i don't know.why don't you say what you think (but the internet does lean slightly more towards the raccoon family!!!)
Are panda bears raccoon family or bear family?
The Giant Panda Bear is a bear, and is from the bear family the Ursidae. The Giant Panda just happens to be black and white, with a passion for bamboo, and live in China, but he is genetically a bear. The Red Panda had been classed in the raccoon family in the past. But since genetic testing has made it possible to determine it does not belong with them. The Red Panda has it's own family the Ailuridae, more closely related to skunks, and weasels. For more details, please see the sites listed below. Yes they are!
Are pandas a type of raccoon?
No, the giant panda is a bear, not a raccoon.
