It depends on how the raccoons live and where. On average raccoons live from 2-5 years (in regular wildlife) and in a wildlife reserve and animal sanctuary up to 15 years of age! Adult raccoons can weigh anywhere from 8 to 20 pounds.
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Raccoons typically live 2-3 years in the wild, but can live up to 20 years in captivity. They can grow up to 23-37 inches in length and weigh between 8-20 pounds, with males usually being larger than females.
Raccoons range in size from 60 cm to 95 cm in length, which is the equivalent of 24 to 38 inches. Their weight can range hugely, being from 1.8 to 10.4 kilograms, which is equal to 4 to 23 pounds. Males tend to be larger than females.
The weight of a raccoon can range from 2 to 14 kilograms (4 to 30 lb), but is usually between 3.5 and 9 kilograms (8 and 20 lb). The largest recorded wild raccoon weighed 28.4 kg (62.6 lb) and measured 140 cm (55 in) in total length. That is about triple the average weight of an adult raccoon.
Raccoons are about the size of a small dog. They will get a little bigger than a regular sized cat.
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Raccoons weight between 8 to 20 lbs. The largest on record was a whopping 72 lbs. but this was very unusual.
Raccoons have a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in), height 12 to 18 inches and a body weight of 3.5 to 9 kg (8 to 20 lb).
Raccoons have 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 record weight is 61 lbs.
Raccoons' natural enemies include large predators such as coyotes, bobcats, and cougars. They may also face threats from large birds of prey such as owls and eagles. Disease, parasite infections, and conflicts with humans can also pose dangers to raccoons.
A group of young raccoons is called a Nursery.IE: A large mother raccoon led a nursery of 7 young ones to the stream.A group of mature raccoons is called a Gaze.IE: A gaze of 10 raccoons descended upon the trashcan looking for a quick meal.
Large carnivores such as bobcats, cougars, coyotes and wolves will prey on raccoons. Raccoons will prey on small mammals such as mice and young rabbits, frogs, crayfish, snakes, lizards, nesting birds, etc.
The plural of raccoon is raccoons.
In the United States there are no snakes big enough to eat an adult raccoon. However, baby raccoons could be eaten by several species. In Central and South America, however, large boas and anacondas are quite capable of eating an adult raccoon.