Racoon Dog
Native To
native to eastern Asia but have also been introduced to Europe
Fun Facts
- Named for its racoon-like face markings, it is most closely related to foxes
- Extensively farmed for fur with horrific life skinning uncovered in China
- Raccoon dogs are social animals. They live and hunt in pairs or small family groups
- Raccoon dogs are the only canids that hibernate
Diet
Raccoon dogs are omnivores that feed on insects, rodents, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, molluscs, crabs, sea urchins, human rubbish and eggs, as well as fruits, nuts, and berries.
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