Surprising Facts About Raccoon Dogs

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Raccoon dogs are classified into two species and four subspecies.

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Tanukis are well-known in Japanese folklore.

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Tanukis are considered an invasive species in Europe.

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Raccoon dogs have been around for hundreds of thousands of years.

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The only canid that hibernates in the winter is the raccoon dog.

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Tanuki statues can be seen in the Japanese city of Ka.

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In 2013, a rare white tanuki was discovered.

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