In December, 1959, three raccoons were seen on Prater Grade and later
three were seen in Morfield Canyon near the tunnel. I saw a dead raccoon
at the side of the highway 3 mi. WSW of Mancos, 6700 feet, on August 8,
1956. This locality is outside of the Park and not on the Mesa, but is
mentioned because it indicates that the raccoon probably occurs along
the Mancos River, which forms the eastern boundary of the Park. The
raccoon is rare in the area. Some local persons were surprised to hear
of its presence; other persons told me that raccoons were present, but
rare.