In the book the "Red Fern Grows", what type of racoon is Billy trying to catch?

Need to know what type of coon hes trying to caatch. thanks :D

In the book the "Red Fern Grows", what type of racoon is Billy trying to catch?
Below is a quote from the book. I believe you are looking for a "ghost coon".



"One day, Billy and his grandfather make a bet with Ruben and Rainie Pritchard, that Billy's hounds can catch the legendary "ghost coon." The Pritchard boys set out with Billy to see if Old Dan and Little Ann can catch the ghost coon. The coon leads the dogs on a long, complicated chase, and the Pritchard boys want to give up. But Billy is determined. Finally, when the dogs have the coon treed, Billy refuses to kill her. Just as Ruben starts to beat up Billy, Old Dan and Little Ann begin to attack the Pritchards' dog. Ruben runs to attack the dogs with an axe, but falls and kills himself. Billy is very distraught afterward. Finally he goes to Ruben's grave with some flowers, then feels much better.





Happy reading!
Reply:i thought it was a red tail racoon...... cant be certain tho. . .
Reply:I think it is a regular racoon...he refered to it as the old ringtail coon...so I thought it was the regular kind. Hope this helps.