By Gurpreet Singh | October 12, 2025
Wildlife has some fascinating animals that resemble raccoons, boasting masked faces, ringed tails and mischievous nocturnal habits.
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The South American coati has a ringed tail, upturned snout and spends most time in trees.
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Tanukis in Japan have masked faces, fluffy coats and nocturnal, omnivorous habits like raccoons.
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Found in Ecuador and Colombia, the olinguito has a poofy tail and large expressive eyes.
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Red pandas feature masked faces, ringed tails and climbing skills. They resemble raccoons in size and appearance.
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Kinkajous are nocturnal climbers with honey-coloured fur and short, ringed prehensile tails.
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Ringtail cats have bushy ringed tails, small fox-like bodies and nocturnal. They have agile behaviour.
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Badgers have black face masks and stocky bodies, evoking a raccoon-like appearance in forests.
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Wolverines’ masked faces and strong bodies mimic raccoons, though they inhabit colder regions.
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With stripes and burrowing skills, American badgers show surprising resemblance to raccoons in markings.
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