Publications by authors named "Ajdin Skaljic"
Evidence of predation pressure on sensitive species by raccoons based on parasitological studies.
Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the dietary habits of 108 raccoons in different regions of Germany, using fecal and stomach content analyses, along with parasite examinations.
- Raccoons were found to primarily consume amphibians and reptiles, with species such as common toad and grass snake identified in their diet.
- The presence of certain parasites in the raccoons indicates that these animals can significantly impact local populations of sensitive species, highlighting the potential ecological risks posed by raccoons as an invasive species.
Raccoons contraband - The metazoan parasite fauna of free-ranging raccoons in central Europe.
Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
April 2023
The invasive raccoon () is an abundant carnivore and considered as an important potential vector of infectious diseases and parasites in Europe. Raccoons show a broad, opportunistic, omnivorous food spectrum. Food supply and habitat quality in urban areas are very attractive for the generalist raccoon.
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