How 4 Raccoons Released in 1934 Kassel Spawned a 30,000-Strong German Population
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·39 viewsA small group of four raccoons released in Kassel, Germany in 1934 has grown into a population of approximately 30,000 over the decades. Archival research has traced the origin of Germany's raccoon population to this initial release, dispelling earlier beliefs linking the animals to Nazi official Hermann Göring. Genetic studies have also identified several additional deliberate releases across eastern Germany that contributed to the spread. The highly adaptable animals have since expanded across much of Europe. Authorities have raised concerns about the raccoons' impact on local property and the threat they pose to native wildlife.
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