Definitions:

1. A medium-sized mammal native to North America known for its distinctive black "mask" of fur around its eyes and its dexterous front paws. NOUN
   • The cunning racoon stealthily crept through the shadows, its nimble paws searching for sustenance.
2. An omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America. NOUN
   • The garbage bins outside the restaurant were a veritable feast for the hungry racoons.
3. Highly adaptable animals, often found in urban, suburban, and rural environments. NOUN
   • The clever racoon outsmarted the homeowner by finding a way into the attic through a small opening.

Synonyms:

• Procyon lotor