As its name suggests, the pygmy raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus) is the smallest of the raccoon species. Found only on Cozumel Island, off the coast of Mexico, it is one of the most endangered carnivores in the world. The pygmy raccoon resembles the northern raccoon (Procyon lotor) in appearance, but is much smaller and has a slimmer muzzle and narrower tail. It also has slightly paler fur. Like all raccoons, the pygmy raccoon has a fox-like face, a ringed tail, and a distinctive dark mask across the eyes, which tends to become more ...