Scientific name: Nyctereutes procyonoides
Origin: Asia (introduced to Europe)
Length: 50-71cm
Diet: Omnivore
IUCN status: Least Concern
Threats: Persecution, diseases, collisions with vehicles
Zoos I have seen them: Coolwood Wildlife Park
Interesting fact: The raccoon dog is the only canid that hibernates during the winter. It is also one of two canid species that can climb trees, the other being the North American gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus).
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