Raccoon in urban Japanese environment

Raccoons Expand into Japanese Cities Causing Increased Agricultural Damage

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Raccoons are increasingly spreading into urban areas in Japan, leading to a significant rise in agricultural damage. The annual losses from this invasive species are approaching 700 million yen, equivalent to approximately $4.4 million. This development highlights growing challenges in managing invasive wildlife in Japan's farming regions.

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