IntroductionNyctereutes procyonoides koreensis (Korean raccoon dog), a member of the Canidae family, is anatomically similar to dogs. Previous studies have used vertebral heart scale measurements to measure the cardiac size of Korean raccoon dogs on ...
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Raccoon Dogs Adjust Diel Visitation at Scent Marking Latrines to Reduce Human Disturbance in Urban Areas. [PDF]
The diurnal pattern of latrine visits by raccoon dogs for each study site‐year based on kernel density estimates. Dashed vertical lines indicate the annual mean times of sunset and sunrise, and dotted vertical lines indicate the mean times at 21:00, 0:00, and 3:00.
Osugi S, Allen ML, Koike S.
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Molecular Evidence of Raccoon Dog <i>(Nyctereutes procyonoides</i>) as a Natural Definitive Host for Several <i>Sarcocystis</i> Species. [PDF]
Sarcocystis parasites infect a wide range of animals, including reptiles, birds, and mammals, and have complex two-host prey–predator life cycle. Sarcocysts are mainly found in the muscles of intermediate hosts, and oocysts sporulate in the intestines of
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Prevalence of <i>Rickettsiales</i> in raccoon dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) in South Korea: a three-year survey. [PDF]
Importance The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), native to East Asia, is a key reservoir of zoonotic diseases, crucial for understanding tick-borne pathogen (TBP) transmission in ecosystems.
Taili I, Kim S, Jeong DH, Na KJ.
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Influence of Food Resource Availability on the Activity Time of Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides</i>) in Urban Parks in Tokyo. [PDF]
Urbanization results in the reduction and fragmentation of green spaces, which function as wildlife habitats. However, some wildlife has adapted to urbanization by changing their ecology and behaviors.
Sasaki S, Osawa T.
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Thelazia callipaeda (Nematoda: Spirurida) infections in 2 wildlife species, Prionailurus bengalensis and Nyctereutes procyonoides, in Korea. [PDF]
Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae), a parasitic eye worm causing thelaziasis has been reported in humans and dogs in Korea. However, its occurrence in other potential reservoir hosts, including wild animals, remains unclear.
Jang J, Park YS, Yun Y, Eom KS, Choe S.
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Metatranscriptomic identification of novel RNA viruses from raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) feces in Japan. [PDF]
The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), classified in the order Carnivora within the family Canidae, is native to East Asia and widely distributed throughout Japan due to its adaptability to various environments.
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Serum amyloid A reference intervals in raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis): Implications for detecting inflammation. [PDF]
Inflammation is a fundamental defense mechanism in animals, and its accurate detection is essential for diagnosis and treatment in veterinary medicine. Serum amyloid A (SAA), an acute-phase positive protein (APP), is widely used to detect inflammation in
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Factors determining the survival or mortality of <i>Nyctereutes procyonoides</i> (Canidae) rescued by a wildlife rescue centre: Is urbanisation a threat to wildlife? [PDF]
Effective wildlife conservation requires an understanding of species' ecological characteristics and identifying survival-threatening factors. Specifically, mitigating anthropogenic threats is imperative for wildlife facing human-wildlife conflicts, such
Kim BK, Eo SH.
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Traumatic dorsolateral diaphragmatic hernia in a juvenile raccoon dog (Nyctereutes viverrinus viverrinus). [PDF]
Diaphragmatic hernia, the protrusion of abdominal organs through a congenital defect or traumatic rupture of the diaphragm, has rarely been documented in wildlife.
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