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Raccoon Dog

[image deleted]This animal may look like a raccoon with long legs, but it’s actually not closely related to raccoons. Racoon dogs belong to the canid family, which also includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. These interesting-looking animals have been around for millions of years.

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curiosi · 61-69, F

My apologies as I didn't believe you so I looked it up:

The raccoon dog, also known as the mangut, tanuki or neoguri, is a canid indigenous to East Asia. It is the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes. Despite its name, its closest relatives are the true foxes, and not the American raccoons.

NightsWatch · M

@curiosi haha that's why I post these obscure facts and yes it does state that it really is more a part of the canine family.