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How tall are raccoons and how long?

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The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg (8 to 20 lb). The shoulder height is between 23 and 30 cm (9 and 12 in).

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Head to hindquarters, raccoons measure between 40 and 70 cm (16 and 28 in), not including the bushy tail which can measure between 20 and 40 cm (8 and 16 in), but is usually not much longer than 25 cm (10 in). The shoulder height is between 23 and 30 cm (9 and 12 in).

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When on all fours, a raccoon will be from 12 to 18 inches tall as an adult.

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The shoulder height is between 23 and 30 cm (9 and 12 in).

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