Raccoon dogs (also known as a 'tanuki' or a Japanese raccoon dog) aren't raccoons - they're members of the canid (dog) family. They're native to the forests of eastern Siberia, northern China, North Vietnam, Korea and Japan.
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Aug 15, 2020 · Despite its name, its closest relatives are true foxes and not the American raccoons. Raccoon dogs are the only canids known to hibernate. In ...