Chapalmalania (SciiFii)

The giant raccoon (Chapalmalania modernus) is a species of procyonid mammal that originally lived in the Pliocene Argentina and Colombia as an extinct species of Chapalmalania and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands of Argentina and Colombia to help boost biodiversity, although they also have spread to Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, where they may also be benefitting biodiversity. Though related to smaller raccoons and coatis, it is a rather large animal, reaching about 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) in body length, with a short tail, and weighing around 150 kilograms (330 lb), comparable in size to an American black bear (Ursus americanus). Just like smaller raccoon species, the giant raccoon is an omnivore, feeding mainly on fruits, seeds, honey, fish, smaller animals, and carrion, but may also feed on man-made food if it lives near human settlements. The conservation status of the giant raccoon is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the giant raccoon's wide range, and its tolerance to habitat loss similarly to North American raccoons, allowing it to survive and flourish in cities and suburbs.