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WillParkinson

(16,862 posts) Tue Jan 26, 2016, 07:20 PM Jan 2016

What the heck is a tanuki? 8 things you didn't know about raccoon dogs

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/what-the-heck-is-a-tanuki-8-things-you-didnt-know-about-raccoon-dogs

Native to East Asia, raccoon dogs (also known as a "tanuki&quot

are frequently misunderstood animals that serve as major cultural icons in Japan.

Intrigued by their bushy fur, soft eyes and gentle disposition? We've put together a crash course that will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.

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What the heck is a tanuki? 8 things you didn't know about raccoon dogs (Original Post) WillParkinson Jan 2016 OP

can you imagine trying to release a children's film with giant scrotums in America? phantom power Jan 2016 #1

Obligatory link to Oscar thread FlatBaroque Jan 2016 #2

Here's a Japanese ad starring a tanuki spinbaby Jan 2016 #3

Um.... WillParkinson Jan 2016 #4

Fun Fact: The "racoon suit" in Mario 3 is actually a tanuki suit! Odin2005 Jan 2016 #5

Beautiful animals. It's past time people put away the evil practise of wearing fur. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #6

phantom power

(25,966 posts)

1. can you imagine trying to release a children's film with giant scrotums in America?

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Tue Jan 26, 2016, 07:23 PM

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FlatBaroque

(3,160 posts)

2. Obligatory link to Oscar thread

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Tue Jan 26, 2016, 07:58 PM

Jan 2016

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=624815

spinbaby

(15,090 posts)

3. Here's a Japanese ad starring a tanuki

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Tue Jan 26, 2016, 08:33 PM

Jan 2016

Enjoy!

WillParkinson

(16,862 posts)

4. Um....

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Tue Jan 26, 2016, 09:58 PM

Jan 2016

<SNORT>

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)

5. Fun Fact: The "racoon suit" in Mario 3 is actually a tanuki suit!

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Sat Jan 30, 2016, 06:59 PM

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Judi Lynn

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6. Beautiful animals. It's past time people put away the evil practise of wearing fur.

Reply to WillParkinson (Original post)

Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:34 AM

Jan 2016

Hope help will arrive in time to keep more of these wonderful creatures safer than they are right now.

May horrendous sorrow come to those who harm the helpless in this world.

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