Raccoons are among the most adaptable of the Carnivora, able to live comfortably in cities and suburbs as well as rural and wilderness areas. They use small home ranges, as small as 1x3 square km, and show flexibility in selecting denning sites, from tree hollows to chimneys to sewers. Learn more about the Procyon lotor, more commonly known as a Northern Raccoon, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.