Canadian wildlife · Drawing 11 of 40
Raccoon
Beside fresh water
With a mask around its eyes and rings on its tail, the raccoon explores woods and shorelines. It often looks for food at night.
Did you know?
Its front paws are very sensitive to touch.
Look together
How many rings can you find on its tail?
An idea to try
Place a familiar object in a bag and guess its shape by touch.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Scientific name: Procyon lotor. Where it lives: Many parts of southern Canada, including woods and watersides. What it eats: Fruit, insects and various small animals. It examines objects with its nimble paws and also uses its nose to explore. A varied diet helps it find food in several different habitats.
Look together: How many rings can you find on its tail? Place a familiar object in a bag and guess its shape by touch.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified drawing for colouring. Coat, feather or skin markings are left white so children can choose their colours. Proportions and details are not a scientific identification plate.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
- Toronto Zoo — RaccoonSensitive paws and nose, omnivory and nocturnal habits.
Source review: 2026-09-30. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
