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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus
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Size
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18 in.
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Weight
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10 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Raccoon-like “mask,” thick fur
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Life Span
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3 – 8 years
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Habitat
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Forests, farmlands, and urban areas
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Diet
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Omnivores, large variety of plants and animals
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Social Lifestyle
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Small groups or pairs
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Favorite Food Source
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Voles, gerbils
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Predators
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Wolves, foxes, birds of prey
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Location
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Japan
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Conservation Status
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Least Concern
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