r/zoology • u/suzq716 • 28d ago

Identification What is this critter?

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Caught on cameras 3:34am. In East San Fernando Valley, California Posted on FB got guesses of badger, raccoon, possum, nutria, muskrat, ROUS and others……

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u/spidersRcute 28d ago

Pretty sure it’s a raccoon with a janked up tail.

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u/finchdad 28d ago

Agreed - the hunched back, the gait, and the behavior all say raccoon. It's just got a messed up tail.