This real adolescent raccoon skull is an excellent specimen for educational purposes, natural history collections, and comparative anatomy study. Notable features include evidence of periodontal disease with several missing molars, while all canines remain present—characteristics typical of wild specimens and valuable for understanding dental pathology in wildlife.

Raccoons are lively, nocturnal omnivores found from southern Canada to Panama. They are best known for their black bandit-like mask and ringed tail. Raccoon are omnivores; their diet consists primarily of crayfish, crabs, frogs, fish, nuts, seeds, and berries. They are considered pests in some areas but are also sometimes kept as exotic pets.

• Presents with evidence of periodontal disease causing several missing molars; all for canines present
• Skull Length 11.4 cm (4.5 in)
• Skull Width 7 cm (2.8 in)
• Skull Height 5.4 cm (2.1 in)