Invasion raccoon in Poland: a threat to native fauna and flora

Poland is becoming an expansion arena of another invasive species, which rapidly occupies fresh areas. This time it is simply a raccoon, charming with the appearance of mammals, who despite its fairy tale appearance, poses a real threat to native fauna and flora, and in utmost cases besides to humans.

According to data, raccoons occupy fresh areas at a rate of 80-100 km for all 5 years. This awesome rate of spread of the animal raises serious concerns among conservation experts. Magdalena Kamińska from Kampinoska National Park emphasizes that raccoons are very intelligent and organized animals whose presence in national parks is peculiarly worrying due to the fact that they endanger native species.

The raccoons are omnivorous and eat the eggs of another animals, both on the ground and on trees. Additionally, as Kamińska points out, they can be aggressive towards people and carry various diseases. The raccoon, besides known as the American raccoon, is characterized by a fluffy fur coat, a black mask around the eyes and a striped tail. Its natural environment is the forests of North and Central America.

He went to Europe in 1934, erstwhile 2 pairs of these animals were released to freedom in Germany to “enrich the fauna”. Currently, the population of raccoons in Germany is estimated to be 1.3 million individuals. In Poland, raccoons initially occurred mainly in border regions, but are already observed in various parts of the country, including Mazury.

The Center for Monitoring and Water Conservation of the University of Gdańsk besides warns that despite its charming appearance, raccoons pose a serious threat to aquatic birds and amphibians, effectively looting nests and hunting frogs, fish and bird eggs. Although the exact population of wildly surviving raccoons in Poland is not yet known, the pace of their expansion raises serious concerns among conservation experts.

The "Fair" appearance of this animal should not obscure the fact that it poses a real threat to the Polish ecosystem – experts say. According to data, raccoons are liable for a crucial decline in the population of birds and amphibians in Germany. There is besides a decline in the population of birds in Poland, which may be due to the invasion of sheds.

In order to fight the invasion of washing sheds, Poland needs effective strategies that can aid to reduce their protractment. Therefore, experts call for greater public awareness of the risks associated with the invasion of sheds. In addition, the government should take effective action to halt the spread of sheds and defend the Polish ecosystem.

It is besides worth noting that the invasion of washing sheds is not the only threat to the Polish ecosystem. another threats are climate change, contamination and failure of biodiversity. Therefore, Poland should address all threats to defend its environment and ecosystem.

In order to realize the risks associated with the invasion of raccoons, Poland should carry out thorough investigation on the biology and ecology of raccoons. In addition, experts should work on effective strategies that can aid to combat the invasion of raccoons.

It is besides worth noting that the invasion of washing sheds is not just a Polish problem. Invasions of invasive species are a global problem that can affect ecosystems worldwide. global cooperation is so essential to combat invasions of invasive species and to defend the environment and ecosystems worldwide.