What Are Procyonids?
The Procyonids are all the mammals classified in the Carnivoran family of Procyonidae. This family includes Raccoons, Olingos, the Cacomistle, Coatis, the Kinkajou, and the Ringtail. With the exception of North America’s Common Raccoon, most Procyonids are found in Central and South America. The Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal that was once thought to be a Procyonid but is now the only species classified in the Ailuridae family. The Giant Panda was also classified as a Procyonid in the past but is now classified in the Ursidae family(Bears). Even though Procyonids are classified in the Carnivora order, … Continue