Development of Young and Parental Care of the Raccoon Dog Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus TEMMICK, in Captivity

Abstract

Studied on the growth of young and parental care of the raccoon dog, Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus TEMMINCK, in captivity.
Offspring weaned at 30 days old and developed their behaviour from 30 to 80 days old under parental care. Body weights of offspring reached adult size at 150 days old. They lived relatively independent at this time.
The male took part of pup caring up to 80 days from delivery, but the female played a greater part of it.