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New page: The '''Raccoon Dog''' (''Nyctereutes procyonoides''), also known as the ''Tanuki'', is a raccoon-like canid found in Asia. It is raised for its fur. ==Japanese mytholo...
The '''Raccoon Dog''' (''Nyctereutes procyonoides''), also known as the ''Tanuki'', is a [[raccoon]]-like [[Canidae|canid]] found in [[Asia]]. It is raised for its fur.
==Japanese mythology==
In [[Japan|Japanese]] mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. A well-known [[anime]] film from [[Studio Ghibli]] which features tanuki is the film ''[[Pom Poko]]'', directed by [[Isao Takahata]].
[[Category: Canidae]]
[[Category: Japan]]
==Japanese mythology==
In [[Japan|Japanese]] mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. A well-known [[anime]] film from [[Studio Ghibli]] which features tanuki is the film ''[[Pom Poko]]'', directed by [[Isao Takahata]].
[[Category: Canidae]]
[[Category: Japan]]