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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-13 11:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 11:00 EST
status: reported
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# Feeding wildlife draws tourists to Raccoon Island, experts say

Visitors touring Raccoon Island in Biscayne Bay to feed wildlife there has hidden consequences, experts said.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/miami/section/life.md) · Entities: [Raccoon Island](/miami/wiki/raccoon-island.md)

## Coverage

- [Miami New Times](https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/the-myriad-mysteries-of-miamis-raccoon-island-an-incomplete-history-23164311/), 2026-11-13 11:00 EST: Inside the curious world of Raccoon Island, Biscayne Bay’s cutest mystery

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