Invasion of the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides in Europe: History of colonization, features behind its success, and threats to native fauna

We aimed to review the history of the introduction and colonization of the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides in Europe, the features behind its successful expansion and its impact on native fauna. The raccoon dog quickly colonized new areas after being introduced to the European part of the forme...

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Main Author: Kaarina KAUHALA, Rafal KOWALCZYK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2011-10-01
Series:Current Zoology
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Online Access:http://www.currentzoology.org/paperdetail.asp?id=11934