These Bizarre Phenomenons Prove That Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

Raccoon Dogs

Yes, you read that correctly. It's the best of both worlds... well, sort of. This adorable-looking creature is a wild dog that looks more like a raccoon than a pooch. They actually have no discernible ancestral link to raccoons. Instead, the raccoon dog is mostly related to foxes and wolves. You can technically adopt one at the animal market in Clitheroe, Lancashire for only £60—but the RSPCA really would prefer if you abstained.

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