Raccoon Dog Skull

Raccoon Dog skull. Nyctereutes procyonoides. Raccoon Dog skull replica is cast from original specimen. Carnivora Canidae. Forests and stream vegetation.

* Size: 4.8 inch (12cm)
* Museum quality replica
* Cast in durable polyurethane resins.
* Made in USA

The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is an enigmatic member of Canidae (Carnivora), the group consisting of dogs and foxes. ... Nyctereutes is unique among canids in that it hibernates and undergoes a four- or five-month-long winter sleep from November to March.

The Raccoon Dog is native to China, Korea, Japan, and southeastern Siberia. Average adult head and body length is about 65 cm (2 ft) and weight ranges from 4 to 10 kg (9 to 22 lb). Average litters are large, up to 15 or more pups. Longevity is 6-7 years in the wild and up to 11 years in captivity. It is found in both plains and mountainous regions and is especially common in woodlands. The Raccoon Dog is commonly seen near villages and in rural areas.

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