Switzerland Resigned To Spread Of Invasive Raccoons

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) With their black beady eyes and Zorro-like masks, raccoons are undoubtedly cute. But they pose a threat to native wildlife and cause considerable damage. Their spread is unlikely to be halted in the Swiss canton of Zurich. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Switzerland resigned to spread of invasive raccoons This content was published on October 9, 2026 - 10:03 3 minutes Keystone-SDA

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“Not exponential, but gradual” is how Reto Muggler, co-head of the cantonal fisheries and hunting authority, describes the growth of the raccoon population in the canton of Zurich. The number of raccoons shot has remained constant at between one and five for decades.

But he, like other experts, is convinced that their spread can hardly be stopped.“Sightings of young raccoons are becoming more frequent.” However, this could also be due to the fact that there are far more cameras today than there used to be.

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