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| − | The '''Raccoon Dog''' (''Nyctereutes procyonoides'') | + | The '''Raccoon Dog''' (''Nyctereutes procyonoides'') is a [[raccoon]]-like [[Canidae|canid]] found in [[Asia]]. It is raised for its fur. |
==Japanese mythology== | ==Japanese mythology== | ||
Revision as of 16:42, February 27, 2009
The Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is a raccoon-like canid found in Asia. It is raised for its fur.
Japanese mythology
In 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.