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| − | The ''' | + | 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 16:58, January 11, 2010
The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is a raccoon-like canid found in Asia. It is raised for its fur.
Japanese mythology
For a more detailed treatment, see Tanuki.
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.