Mårhund

Vitenskapelig navn: Nyctereutes procyonoides

Vektregistrering: Hel vekt

Feltnotater

Kjennetegn

Stocky build with fox-like face, but shorter legs and rounded ears. Dense greyish-brown coat with dark facial mask and darker dorsal stripe; noticeably smaller and squatter than red fox.

Størrelse og vekt

Males 4.5–9 kg, females 4–8 kg. Body length 45–65 cm; tail 12–16 cm, relatively short and bushy.

Leveområde

Raccoon dogs prefer mixed woodland, scrubland, and reed beds near water sources. They thrive in lowland and foothill terrain up to 2000 m, avoiding dense forest and open grassland.

Utbredelse

Native to East Asia, now established across northern and central Europe following range expansion. Favours mixed lowland habitats with proximity to water and adequate shelter.

Føde

Omnivorous and opportunistic; eats small rodents, frogs, insects, berries, and carrion, with seasonal emphasis on fruits and vegetation in autumn.

Atferd

Primarily nocturnal and crepuscular; solitary or in pairs. Moves deliberately and close to cover; hibernates or torpid in harsh winters; often uses regular pathways between water and denning sites.

Jakttips

Look for five-toed tracks (often showing claw marks) near water edges and game trails; droppings are variable in size and content. Approach from downwind through reed beds or scrub during low-light hours, moving slowly along water margins. Use patience and still-hunting near known trails; the animal's deliberate pace makes interception at choke points effective.

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