APA: x̌əl̓x̌əl̓əs
Definition: raccoon
Scientific name: [Procyon lotor (Linnaeus)]
Ethnobiology: The raccoon is a chunky-looking mammal with a distinctive black mask around its eyes and a striped tail. Raccoons feed upon a large variety of foods, including fish, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles and various plant foods.