- Their scientific name is Procyon lotor
- They can live between 2 and 3 years
- Raccoons weigh between 7 and 20 pounds
- They can be 9 to 12 inches in height
- They survive well in the Sonoran Desert as long as they are close to a permanent or reliable water source ... Because water is scarce, they frequently find their way into residential neighborhoods to exploit backyard pools, water fountains, koi ponds, and unsecured garbage cans