Evidence of Raccoon, Procyon lotor, Range Extension in Northern Alberta

Authors

  • A. David M. Latham Department of Biological Sciences, CW405, Biological Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E9

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v122i2.581

Keywords:

Raccoon, Procyon lotor, distribution, range extension, agriculture, northern Alberta, climate change

Abstract

The northern limit of Raccoon (Procyon lotor) distribution in northeastern Alberta and northwestern Saskatchewan remains unclear. I report an observation of a Raccoon that supports claims that this species has expanded its range well into the boreal forest of northeastern Alberta. Agriculture, industrial activity, and global warming may be important factors in facilitating Raccoon range expansion in the boreal regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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Vol. 122 No. 2 (2008)

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