tanuki by mistressotdark
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Description
from wikipedia :
The Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus), also known as tanuki (狸 or たぬき?) in Japanese, is a subspecies of the raccoon dog native to Japan.
As the tanuki, the animal has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times. The legendary tanuki is reputed to be mischievous and jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting, but somewhat gullible and absentminded. It is also a common theme in Japanese art, especially statuary.
This species is rarely seen in the U.S. Only two zoos accreditated by the American Zoo And Aquarium Association- Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, GA and the Red River Zoo in Fargo, ND currently exhibit this species.
taken in the red river zoo in fargo
Comments (10)
Cute,
Lovely capture and excellent info!
very beautiful animal and a superb capture
good shot.
great shot, interesting facts as well....
This is how I usually look when I get up in the morning.... Only not as good. Cool photo, Cheryl!
excellent capture!!
awesome photo capture, great looking critter, thanx for the history of it!:)*5
Lovely pic of this unusual animal!!
very beautiful animal and a superb capture agree erland