Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this ...

Resident Evil Requiem is headed back to Raccoon City - but why is this place so important? We explore the city's entire ...

The popular anime Naruto draws inspiration from Japanese folklore. It explores the story of Gaara and Shukaku. Shukaku is the One-Tailed beast sealed ...

The Japanese Raccoon Dog. The tanuki’s fur changes seasonally, transitioning from darker colors in the winter to more reddish hues in the summer. ©mTaira/Shutterstock.com. Despite its confusing ...

My own snowshoe-track trajectory reminds Hata-san of the common raccoon dog’s. I cagily crunch across Lake Kagami-ike, trout swimming under 50 frozen centimetres.

In Japanese folklore, the fox (kitsune) and raccoon dog (tanuki) are frequently portrayed as rivals. This classic rivalry is seen in early Naruto with Kurama and Shukaku, and their Jinchuriki ...

A raccoon who attacked two dogs in South Carolina may be infected with rabies. Deputies with Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office Environmental Services said the attack happened on May 29 on ...

The Planet Zoo Asia Animal Pack adds creatures like the Honey Badger, Japanese Raccoon Dog, Bornean Elephant, and more. These ...