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The tanuki is a subspecies of the raccoon dog, native to parts of Eastern Asia. The tanuki – sometimes called the Japanese raccoon dog – looks very similar to the raccoons of North America, though the species are only distantly related. Raccoon dogs have developed similar coloration and facial features likely due to convergent evolution – filling a similar niche to North American raccoons.

Like raccoons, the tanuki is an opportunistic omnivore. These species will eat a large variety of available prey species ranging from insects to small mammals. The tanuki will also not turn down a meal of carrion, and willingly eats fruits and nuts as it attempts to gain weight for hibernation. In fact, the raccoon dog is the only species of canine known to hibernate for any period of time. The tanuki is typically monogamous, with a male and female sharing a den together during the winter months and raising a litter of pups together.

Though raccoon dogs have been common in Asia for centuries, they have also been introduced into parts of Europe as game animals. As such, the tanuki has taken a role in the folklore of several different cultures. Often, the animal is a mischievous shapeshifter that aids the hero on their journey. However, the tanuki has taken on some very curious roles in popular culture.

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