Least Concern
Raccoon Dog
Nyctereutes procyonoides
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About
The raccoon dog, also known as tanuki, is a canid native to East Asia. Despite their name and appearance, they are not closely related to raccoons but belong to the dog family.
Habitat
Forests and farmlands of East Asia and parts of Europe
Diet
Omnivorous - rodents, birds, insects, fruits, and carrion
In Pop Culture
Various Japanese Folklore
legendIn Japanese mythology, tanuki are magical creatures known for their shapeshifting abilities and large testicles.
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Fun Facts
- Raccoon dogs are the only canids that hibernate during winter.
- In Japanese folklore, tanuki (raccoon dogs) are depicted as mischievous shapeshifters.
- They have a distinctive vocalization that sounds like a high-pitched whine or bark.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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