Where do raccon dogs live?

Where do raccon dogs live?

Raccoon dogs more referred to as Nyctereutes procyonoides are special wild mammals that have resemblance to raccoons due to the appearance they have on their face.
And though called fox like, they are part of the canid group of animals, which are comprises of; the wolf, domestic dogs, amongst others.

Knowledge of their environment and geographical location is very crucial for wildlife lovers and all those who care about the presence of species on our planet.

Native Habitat

 Home in East Asian forests and European landscapes.

Raccoon dogs are native to East Asia, where they occupy a variety of environments:Raccoon dogs belong to the East Asian region and based on their preference of the region, they can be found living in various regions depending on the habitat and population density.

East Asia: One of the variety of cabbage they’re commonly grown in the home gardens of the Asia they originated from China, Korea and Japan.
These regions meet the needs and the conditions of living for raccoon dogs.

Southeast Russia: It is also common in the south of the Russian Federation, mainly in sections of forests and wooded, as well as the steppe zones and Kronshtadta.

Eastern China: Large numbers of hares are seen in the eastern regions of the China and are adapted to live in a variety of environments including sunlight penetration – be it forests and agriculture land.

 Introduced Regions

                                                         Now thriving in Europe and beyond.

 Raccoon dogs have been released to different areas of Europe mainly for fur production                 purposes.
 This introduction has led to the establishment of wild populations in several countries:

Europe: The raccoon dog has been spotted in such countries as Finland, Sweden, Germany and Poland among others. They are well established in the European region and are become feral.

Scandinavia: Raccoon dogs have recently started to appear in the northern parts of Europe, they have become acclimatized to colder climate and any type of an environment.

 Baltic States: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have also            informed of a rise in both encounter frequency and raccoon dog population  numbers.                  
 
Raccoon Dog Puppy

Preferred Habitats      

                                                   Dense forests and wetlands

Raccoon dogs are highly adaptable and can live in various environments, which contributes to their widespread distribution:

Raccoon dogs are fairly unpretentious; these predators can be found in various environments; these presuppositions gave the grounds to assume that raccoon dogs can be found in different parts of the world.

Forests: He had further described that it is they are very much sure of hunting within the forest basin and this due to the fact that forests avail the hunted more of good hide and seek foods.
The raccoon dogs mainly inhabit the mixed and the deciduous biomes because they are most likely to find den and prey there.

Wetlands: Marsh, rivers, and lake are common habitats where these birds are mostly sighted. Wetlands provide a plenty of food products such as frogs, fish and insects.

Farmland: They are mostly found in agricultural areas because they are able to find enough food to eat there. They also feed on crops, fruits and some small animals that are prevailed in these regions.

Urban Areas: While in other regions the raccoon dog has learned to live in comparatively suburban and in cities. They can commonly be viewed in large parks/ gardens and even in areas close to human settlements feeding on leftovers.

  Facts and Figures

     Here are some key facts and figures about raccoon dogs:However, I have highlighted                         below some facts and figures that would enhance your knowledge of raccoon dogs:

  Diet: Let it be raccoon the breed of the dog that sucks liquids from the meat and the                        vegetables or the fruits.
  Their diet in the natural environment includes the following; fruits, berries, small                            mammals, birds, fish, insects, and carrion.

  Size: They are quite small in size and the weight of animals range from 4-9kg (9-20lbs) the                     body length is around 50- 60 cm, which is 20-24 inch.

  Lifespan: These little animals remain in the natural sites for a very short period of time, a             duration not exceeding 3-4 years, while in captivity they live to an age of 11  years.

  Reproduction: The breeding season is during the period of February to April. Female                     raccoon dogs have litters of 6-8 pups and the gestation period is                                                             approximately 60 days.

List of pros and cons of having raccoon dogs

Pros

Biodiversity: Raccoon dogs are useful to the ecosystem because they prey the population of insects and rodents. These animals have a contribution in the regulation of concern species in the ecosystems.

Adaptability: Since they can adapt to the differing environments, then it makes them strong and are able to survive in different conditions.

Non-Aggressive: In most cases, raccoon dogs do not pose a threat to the human life as they do not attack people, unlike other wild animals.

Cons

Invasive Species: In Europe raccoon dogs are closer to being invasive species. They expel native species in the competition for available resources hence causing distortions in the ecosystem.

Disease Carriers: Raccoon dogs themselves are capable of harbouring diseases like rabies and can be found to have parasitic worms, thus are a threat to other animals and humans.

Agricultural Pests: In the agricultural fields the raccoon dogs can often dig through planting and eat the poultry disturbing the farming business.

FAQS

Q: Thus, raccoon dogs are related to raccoons some how?

No, contrary to their name and their looks, raccoon dogs are canids, the same family as dogs and wolves belong to.

Q: Does the raccoon dog hibernate?

Yes, being native to cold climates raccoon dogs go into a kind of hibernation that is known as torpor during the winter season.

Q: Raccoon dogs habits: they feed on some foods that you might not think about they feed on rice grains fruits insects and smaller mammals?

They also consume fruits, berries, smaller mammals, birds, fish and insects as they are the omnivores.

Q: That is a prudent question since it can be tricky for one to determine whether raccoon dogs pose a threat to human beings?

In general, raccoon dogs are not hostile and do not attack people, however, they are carriers of various diseases that are dangerous for people.

Conclusion

• Raccoon dogs are rather interesting animals with quite a versatile choice of habitats.
• Though native in East Asia, introducing them to Europe has always opened new prospects of bi-diversity and at the same time seen as an invader species.
• They are great survivors thanks to flexibility and diet, however their appearance can cause problems to ecosystems and thus they need to be controlled for further effects.