Canadian wildlife · Drawing 11 of 41
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
Ask an adult to hide a familiar object in a cloth bag, then guess what it is by touch, without looking.
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.
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. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Toronto Zoo — RaccoonSensitive paws and nose, omnivory and nocturnal habits.
Page prepared on September 30, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book Canadian Wildlife to Colour
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