The raccoon dog is a mammal belonging to the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae. Their body is about 50-65 cm long, their tail is about 20 cm long, and their weight is usually between 1-2 kg. The raccoon dog has dense brown to black soft fur, short but flexible limbs, and is adapted to climbing trees.
Raccoon dogs are widely distributed, mainly living in forests, mountains and wetland areas in North America, Europe and Asia. They feed on small mammals, insects, fruits and nuts, and sometimes fish and birds.
Raccoon dogs are often given symbolic meanings such as kindness and spirituality, and they often appear in literature, film and television works.
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