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Yes. Both can be shapeshifters like the fox.
Well, some people might say the Huli Jing (狐狸精), the chinese fox, is the Chinese equivalent to the Tanuki. But, the raccoon dog (tanuki) is known in Chinese folklore and mythology (along with the badger (mujina)), but both (raccoon dog and badger) seldom appear in Chinese folklore and mythology.
The countries that raccoon dogs live in are Japan, China, and many more. Raccoon dogs are native to Japan. Another name for raccoon dogs is 'tanuki'.
The cockatoo is an Australian bird. It was unknown to the ancient Chinese and had no part in their folklore.
Because raccoons and raccoon dogs are cousins
No, raccoon dogs are indigenous to East Asia and not found in the United States.
Yes, raccoon dogs eat a variety of plant and animal matter. They are omnivores.
Look at the image above of raccoon dogs.
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Why would anyone jab a raccoon dog? The raccoon dog is a species of wild dog that resembles a raccoon and lives in parts of Asia.