Raccoons contraband – The metazoan parasite fauna of free-ranging raccoons in central Europe

The invasive raccoon (Procyon lotor) 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 gen...

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Main Authors: Norbert Peter, Dorian D. Dörge, Sarah Cunze, Anna V. Schantz, Ajdin Skaljic, Sonja Rueckert, Sven Klimpel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-04-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224423000032