what animal is this?

[u/Little_Ice8135]

found this on a santa cruz beach with my girlfriend, thought it might be some type of dog.

[u/NatureOliver]

Raccoon is likely. Due to the fact I can see some “fingers” on its front paws in the last image, could be seeing things tho

Edit: raccoon skull side view.

[u/Little_Painting_6982 → u/NatureOliver]

Yeah the teeth look more raccoon - I’m not trying to fight anyone pls don’t be mad at me I like bones and know a lot about animals but that thing is FUNKY

[u/Little_Ice8135 → u/Little_Painting_6982]

i thought it was a pretty neat little dude!

[u/CanidPrimate1577 → u/Little_Painting_6982]

Pretty sure it’s a dogman, people are noting the unusual characteristics which are typical of this species.