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are raccoons feline?
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No. Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are not felines. They belong to the family Procyonidae in the order Carnivora, suborder Caniformia (the dog-like carnivores). Felines are in the family Felidae and the suborder Feliformia (the cat-like carnivores).
Raccoons are more closely related to other procyonids (coatis, kinkajous) and, more broadly, to other caniform groups (e.g., mustelids, bears, dogs) than to cats. They also differ from cats in anatomy and behavior (e.g., non-retractable claws, very dexterous forepaws, omnivorous diet).
Raccoons are more closely related to other procyonids (coatis, kinkajous) and, more broadly, to other caniform groups (e.g., mustelids, bears, dogs) than to cats. They also differ from cats in anatomy and behavior (e.g., non-retractable claws, very dexterous forepaws, omnivorous diet).
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