![]() ![]() ![]() As Rascal grew older, he began to draw the attention of female raccoons along with the aggression of other males. And so, the furry little woodland critter that was once as tame as a housecat had become more and more mischievous as he aged. ![]() But, as their year together came to an end, Sterling began to realize that the raccoon was a wild animal at heart, and was not meant to be a pet. They fished nearby lakes and streams, explored the wooded countryside, and went for bike rides with Rascal riding in a basket attached to the handlebars. The young Sterling adopted an orphaned baby raccoon and named him Rascal.For the next year, the boy and the raccoon were inseparable and spent every waking moment together. Then, along came Rascal.The story of Rascal can be traced back to a young boy named Sterling North from the American state of Wisconsin. ![]() But, until the 1970s, these tales were simply part of a longstanding tradition of folklore based on myth and legend, not reality. Get That Rascal! How A Cartoon Instigated An Army Invasion of Raccoons in Japanįor generations, tales of mysterious creatures invading Japan have captured the imaginations of Japanese citizens of all ages. ![]()
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