Meet the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)! Despite its resemblance to a raccoon, it’s a member of the Canidae family and is more closely related to wolves and foxes. In addition to its looks, this fluffy critter has raccoon-like curved claws, which are useful for climbing and grabbing. It has a wide range across Asia and parts of eastern and northern Europe.

Photo: Ryzhkov Sergey, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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