While Japanese raccoon dogs are prominent in Japanese folklore and proverbs, they were not always clearly distinguished from … See more

The Japanese raccoon dog is mainly nocturnal, but they are known to be active during daylight. They vocalize by growling or with groans that have pitches resembling those of domesticated cats. Like cats, the Japanese raccoon dog arches its back … See more

The IUCN places the raccoon dog at "least concern" status due to the animal's wide distribution in Japan and abundant population, including … See more

Tanuki (or their folklore version) are a recurring theme in Japanese popular culture. The first exposure of non-Japanese to tanuki … See more

The Japanese raccoon dog is sometimes classified as its own distinct species due to unique chromosomal, behavioral, and morphological characteristics absent in mainland raccoon dogs. Researchers have suggested that they be considered a separate species, N. … See more

Japanese raccoon dogs have a long history in Japanese legend and folklore. Bake-danuki are a kind of supernatural beings found in the classics and in the folklore and legends … See more

• Hino, Iwao (2006). Dōbutsu yōkaitan (動物妖怪譚). Vol. 2. Chūō Kōron Shinsha. ISBN 978-4-12-204792-1.
• Katsumi, … See more