"They look nothing like racoons" It looks exactly like a coon.
Ima start calling you TanukiTanuki | Yokai.com
狸 たぬき Translation: also called tanuki in English; sometimes referred to as a raccoon dog Alternate names: bakedanuki; referred to as mujina or mami in some areas Habitat: mountains and forests; found throughout Japan Diet: carnivorous; feeds on small wild animals, with a fondness for alcohol...yokai.com
exactly"They look nothing like racoons" It looks exactly like a coon.