False chupacabra (SciiFii)

The false chupacabra (Laminocyon desmodus) is a species of procyonid, most closely related to raccoons of the genus Procyon, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the tropical and subtropical rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Central America and southern and southeastern United States to help boost biodiversity. The false chupacabra is restricted to the warm tropics and subtropics due to the lack of proper insulation, having only few scattered hair on its grey skin, making it resemble the true chupacabra (Canis lamiae), hence its name. The false chupacabra, whose method of locomotion is usually considered to be plantigrade, can stand on its hind legs to examine objects with its front paws, very similarly to the closely related raccoons. The false chupacabra is a medium-sized animal, growing up to about 41-80 cm (16-31 inches) in length, including the tail. The false chupacabra is an omnivore and its diet includes, for example, crustaceans, small amphibians, turtle eggs, fruits, seeds, and man-made food. The false chupacabra is solitary and nocturnal, primarily terrestrial but will spend a significant amount of time in trees. The crab-eating raccoon breeds between July and September, and gestation lasts between 60 and 73 days. Offspring are born in crevices, hollow trees, abandoned nests from other animals, or man-made shelters such as attics. Between 2 and 9 kits are born, with 5 being the average. While typically false chupacabras only breed once per year, if a female loses all her kits early in the season, they will mate again and have a second litter. Males have no part in raising young, and while attending to young, females will become much more territorial and will not tolerate other raccoons around them. The conservation status of the false chupacabra is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the false chupacabra's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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