How many raccoons are on earth?

Answer 1

There are three recognized species of raccoon:Procyon lotor - The common raccoon, also known as the northern raccoon, has a natural range from southern Canada to Panama.

Procyon cancrivorus - The tropical crab-eating raccoon ranges from Costa Rica through most areas of South America east of the Andes down to northern Argentina and Uruguay.

Procyon pygmaeus - the Cozumel Island raccoon, is native to Cozumel Island off the Atlantic coast of Yucatan.

There are other raccoons that were once thought to be separate species but are now considered as subspecies of the common raccoon.

Answer 2

In some areas it might seem that raccoons are over populated. However, nature keeps things in balance if left alone. If all the predators of raccoons have been killed off or driven away, the number of raccoons will increase. If food is plentiful, numbers of raccoons will be high. To help control raccoon population man needs to change his living habits and secure trash cans and not place pet food outdoors. Chicken coops need to be secured and closed at night. If the food enticements disappear, so will the raccoons.

Answer 3

Raccoons are natives to North, South and Central America. There are two distinct species and a number of subspecies. Population density depends on specific location. There is no world-wide census.

Answer 4

As far as actual numbers, no one knows as they have such an extensive range in the Americas. Such a census would be virtually impossible. However, there are 2 or 3 species of raccoon:1.) Common raccoon of North and Central America.

2.) Crab eating raccoon of Central and South America.

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

Answer 5

There are 6 species in the world, some of them even live on tropical islands.

Answer 6

Raccoons live all over the world, especially in North America. There are 101 raccoons per square mile in the United States alone.

Answer 7

There are no doubt millions of raccoons in world, a very common adaptable mammal.

Answer 8

Millions

Answer 9

Considering how numerous and adaptable raccoons are, it is highly unlikely that they will become extinct in the near future.

Answer 10

Yes