Raccoon Dogタヌキ
Nyctereutes procyonoidesLC— Least Concern
The raccoon dog is an East Asian canid named for its raccoon-like facial markings, though it is not closely related to true raccoons. An adaptable omnivore, it is the only canid known to enter a hibernation-like torpor in winter after building up substantial fat reserves. Introduced to Europe for fur farming in the early 20th century, it has since become an established, and in some regions invasive, part of the continent's wildlife.
Raccoon Dog (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- Raccoon dogs have a communal latrine habit in which multiple individuals repeatedly defecate at the same spots; a single animal's home range typically contains about ten such latrine sites. Source
- Uniquely among canids, raccoon dogs enter a hibernation-like torpor in winter, increasing their body fat by 18–23% beforehand and lowering their metabolism by about 25%. Source
- When startled by a loud stimulus such as a gunshot, raccoon dogs can enter a death-feigning state, a behavior widely believed to be the origin of the Japanese expression "tanuki-neiri" (playing possum). Source
Where to See This Species
6 facilities · 0 individuals
桐生が岡動物園 (Kiryuugaoka Doubutsuen)Gunma自動車の場合、カーナビ検索は「桐生が岡動物園」ではなく「桐生が岡遊園地」で設定すると駐車場に到着できる（動物園名で検索すると誤った経路になる場合がある）。
桐生が岡動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
札幌市円山動物園 (Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen)HokkaidoOpened in 1951
札幌市円山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
市川市動植物園 (Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen)Chiba所在地は千葉県市川市大町284番地1。
市川市動植物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaJR指宿枕崎線「五位野駅」から徒歩約20分、またはバスで「福平農協前」から「谷山・動物園行き」に乗車し終点下車。
鹿児島市平川動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
仙台市八木山動物公園 (Sendaishiyagiyama Doubutsu Kouen)Miyagi仙台市地下鉄東西線「八木山動物公園駅」中央1出口からエレベーターですぐ（仙台駅から約12分）。
仙台市八木山動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
姫路市立動物園 (Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen)HyogoOpened in 1951
姫路市立動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
種全体はIUCNレッドリストで低懸念（LC）。
Habitat
東アジアの森林、里山、農地、都市近郊。
Threats
- 交通事故
- 局地的な生息地改変
- 感染症
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 地域個体群の調査
- 交通事故の軽減
- 動物園での健康管理と環境づくり
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FAQ
- Is the raccoon dog related to the raccoon?
- No. Despite its raccoon-like facial mask, the raccoon dog is a true canid in the family Canidae, more closely related to foxes and wolves than to raccoons, which belong to a separate family entirely. Source
- Do raccoon dogs hibernate?
- They are the only canid species known to enter a hibernation-like torpor. Before winter they increase their body fat by 18–23% and their metabolism slows by about 25%, though they may still become active during milder spells. Source
- How did raccoon dogs spread to Europe?
- They were intentionally introduced to parts of the Soviet Union and Europe for fur farming between 1928 and 1958, and escaped or released animals subsequently established wild populations across countries such as Finland, Germany, and France. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org