Pygmy Raccoon

QUICK FACT: Eats tortilla chips discarded by humans, leading to health issues.

THREATS: Tourism and development on its very restricted island range.

IMPORTANCE:  A mesocarnivore that helps regulate small animal populations.

Photo credit: David Valenzuela

QUICK FACT: Eats tortilla chips discarded by humans, leading to health issues.

THREATS: Tourism and development on its very restricted island range.

IMPORTANCE:  A mesocarnivore that helps regulate small animal populations.

Photo credit: David Valenzuela