Raccoon Quiz: Test Yourself!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the raccoon?

• Procyon lotor
• Arctonyx collaris
• Nasua nasua
• Lontra canadensis

What is the average size of a raccoon?

• 40-50 inches
• 20-30 inches
• 10-20 inches
• 30-40 inches

What is the average weight of a raccoon?

• 20-25 pounds
• 5-10 pounds
• 3-4 pounds
• 10-20 pounds

What is the lifespan of a wild raccoon?

• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• 1-3 years
• 2-3 years

What is the average lifespan of a captive raccoon?

• 4-5 years
• 2-3 years
• 5-6 years
• 3-4 years

What is the average length of a raccoon's tail?

• 6-8 inches
• 10-12 inches
• 12-14 inches
• 8-10 inches

What is the average weight of a raccoon's brain?

• 40-50 grams
• 60-70 grams
• 30-40 grams
• 50-60 grams

What is the primary diet of raccoons in the wild?

• Fruit
• All of the above
• Meat
• Vegetables

What is the scientific name for the raccoon family?

• Felidae
• Procyonidae
• Mustelidae
• Canidae

What is the primary habitat of raccoons?

• Mountains
• Forests
• Deserts
• Grasslands

What is the primary threat to raccoons in the wild?

• Predators
• Disease
• Poaching
• Habitat loss

What is the average litter size of a raccoon?

• 6-8
• 1-2
• 2-4
• 4-6

At what age do raccoons become sexually mature?

• 8-10 months
• 12-14 months
• 6-8 months
• 10-12 months

What is the average gestation period for raccoons?

• 50-60 days
• 40-50 days
• 30-40 days
• 60-70 days

What is the primary sense used by raccoons to find food?

• Smell
• Hearing
• Touch
• Sight