The common raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), also called the Chinese or Asian raccoon dog to distinguish it from the Japanese raccoon dog, is a heavy-set, fox-like canid native to East Asia. Named for its raccoon -like face markings, it is most closely related to foxes.

2024年10月23日 · What is a raccoon dog? There are two types of raccoon dog which are the extant species common raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes viverrinus).

The raccoon dog is a small fox-like canid native to East Asia, that has similar face markings to a raccoon on its fur. Despite their raccoon appearance, they are more closely related to foxes. They are widespread in their native range across Asia, and are considered invasive in Europe where they have been introduced due to the fur trade.

2025年2月17日 · Most active at night, the raccoon dog is omnivorous and feeds on small animals, fish, vegetation, and carrion. Litters contain 5–12 young, born after a gestation period reported at 60–79 days. The long fur of the raccoon dog is sold commercially as “Ussuri raccoon,” or “tanuki.”

2024年5月27日 · Raccoon dogs can climb trees, swim, and dive underwater. Raccoon dogs live in Europe and Asia. Although they look similar to raccoons, they are not related to them. These animals are omnivores and are active at night and part of the day. They have a lifespan of 6 to 11 years. They are social animals that live in pairs or small groups.

2024年2月27日 · Raccoon dogs are highly social animals and communicate through vocalizations that sometimes resemble the yowls of a domestic cat. Unlike other canid species, they do not bark. They usually mate for life and live in monogamous pairs or small groups.

The Common raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is a canid indigenous to mainland East Asia and northern Vietnam. Despite its name, its closest relatives are the true foxes, and not the American raccoons.

The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), also known as the Chinese raccoon dog, Asian raccoon dog, mangut (its Evenki name), neoguri (its Korean name) or the common raccoon dog, is a canid that is found in mainland East Asia and northern Vietnam.

2023年3月20日 · Despite its name, a raccoon dog is neither a raccoon nor a dog, but it does belong to the canid family, the lineage that includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. Here are some fascinating facts...

2023年9月6日 · The raccoon dog is a captivating creature that resides in the heart of East Asia’s diverse landscapes. Despite its name, this species is not a raccoon but belongs to the canid family, sharing ancestry with foxes, wolves, and domestic dogs.