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Rising Urban Raccoon Encounters Prompt Concerns and Conservation Efforts

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase in the presence of wild raccoons in urban parks, residential neighborhoods, and even city centers in South Korea. While raccoons are typically not known to be aggressive, they can exhibit agitation, especially during the months of May and October. This heightened behavior [...]

Raccoons to Receive Chip Implants for Effective Management

SEOUL, March 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Environment signed an agreement with the Korean Animal Industry Association and 11 raccoon cafes on Thursday to begin a pilot project to register raccoons through microchip implants. The agreement has been designed to keep raccoons, a foreign, invasive species in the local ecosystem, safe and healthy [...]