Problem
Threatened species of Nyctereutes procyonoides
Other Names:
Threatened species of Raccoon dog Nature:
Historically, hunting began in Russia in 1928. Breeding animals were exported to Germany in the 1930s, but the population was wiped out by disease in 1973. Rabies and rapid urbanization appear to be causing local extinction in parts of Japan.
Incidence:
It was believed to occur widely in China; today it is not well known and may be in danger of local extinction. About 70,000 individuals are hunted annually in Japan. The majority of pelts are produced in Finland (mainly from farmed animals) and the Soviet Union (mainly from wild animals). There has been some production in Denmark and central European countries.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Nyctereutes Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → CarnivoresSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST