#tanukis

Well what do you know about... TANUKI?

(Also I know this is worded aggressively but this is just how my brain told me to send it. My brain said it would be funny.)

Tanukis with a grungey forest theme for @scrillpy

Of course I do!

Tanukis, also known as raccoon dogs, are a species of canid that are found in Asia, the two species of tanukis are the Japanese raccoon dog and the common raccoon dog/Chinese raccoon dog

Tanukis look similar to raccoons and they’re named raccoon dogs because they look similar, but they aren’t actually that closely related! Like I mentioned before, tanukis are canines so they’re more closely related to dogs and wolves, while raccoons are more closely related to coatis and mustelids(a genus that includes animals like weasels, otters, skunks, and badgers)

Tanukis are one of the(or the only) canine that hibernates, and they hibernate communally by snuggling together. They’re also monogamous!

They’re very popular in Japanese folklore and are often depicted as being shapeshifters and tricksters, and in Japanese folklore they also symbolize prosperity and economic growth(look up “tanukis in Japanese folklore” at your own risk though… it’s for the sake of your eyes)

Tanukis have a summer coat and a winter coat, their summer coats are obviously very short and they look more dog-like with it, and their winter coat is VERYY fluffy

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Naked Ian Gallagher one day, Japanese Racoon Dogs the next. I contain multitudes. 🤷🏽‍♂️