Trying to identify some tracks in the snow I found (PNW). Too long of toes for a canid or cat. One too many for porcupine. Almost the same size as my large dog’s prints. I’m thinking otter or maybe possum?
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they look like racoon, (or maybe weasel).
https://nature-mentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Raccoon-tracks.jpg
I'm gonna lend more credit to fisher or some other mustelid > raccoon, considering the similar toe shape of the hind and fore prints here compared to racs'
the gait of alternating feet, and lack of fluffy winter feet [clear print edges] is more likely to indicate racc