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Why are raccoons endangered?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Raccoons as a whole are not endangered. However, the Cozumel raccoon of Cozumel Island in Mexico is critically endangered due to human encroachment and loss of habitat.

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What makes raccoons endangered?

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Is the raccoon endangered or extinct?

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