raccoon dog

noun

: a small omnivorous canid (Nyctereutes procyonoides) of eastern Asia having a long yellowish-brown coat and facial markings resembling that of a raccoon

called also tanuki

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The biological potential of the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides, Gray 1834) as an invasive species in Europe—new risks for disease spread? —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024 The earliest cases were found in the market's southwest, where vendors of live wild animals, such as raccoon dogs and bamboo rats, congregated. —

The Week Uk, theweek, 20 Oct. 2024 The 461 animals examined included raccoon dogs, which were sold at the marketplace in Wuhan, China, infamously linked to a cluster of early COVID-19 cases. —

Byjon Cohen, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 Of the animals present at the market, rabbits, dogs and raccoon dogs are known to be susceptible to Covid-19 infections. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raccoon dog