Raccoon Dog
Scientific Name: Nyctereutes procyonoides
DID YOU KNOW?
- Despite their name, raccoon dogs are not raccoons, they are actually members of the canid family, related to foxes and wolves.
- They are one of the only canids that can hibernate, slowing down during cold winters.
- They’re known for their unique, soft “whimper-bark.”
EVERY SPECIES COUNT
Raccoon dogs face threats from habitat destruction, road mortality, and the fur trade.
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MY CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
80%
HOW LONG DO I LIVE?
Wild: 5–7 years
Under human care: Up to 14 years
WHERE DO I LIVE?
Forests, wetlands, and agricultural areas across East Asia and introduced parts of Europe.
WHAT KIND OF EATER AM I?
Omnivore
WHAT’S ON MY MENU?
Insects, rodents, fruits, grains, amphibians, and carrion.
HOW MUCH DO I WEIGH?
4–10 kg
