Night intruder in Poland. The invasive species has already arrived at Warsaw
They used to appear only at night and stayed away from people. Today they are becoming more and more bold – they traverse the streets of small towns, enter the yards and treat city garbage cans like their own pantry. In Lwówek Śląski, with less than 8,000 residents, his view of the parking lot ceases to be something unusual. This is the effect of animal migration from Germany, where they are not only known, but also regularly shot.
The raccoon no longer avoids people. Now it comes out during the day
« Saccaches in Lwówek Śląski feel at home » – informs the local service lvowecki.info. A recording from the city estate appeared to confirm these words. The animal calmly walks between parked cars, not paying attention to the presence of people.
Residents do not hide my concern – they claim that the sheds appear more and more often, also during the day. They were seen at trash bucks, on the sidewalks, and even in private courtyards. Their presence ceased to be an exception and becomes everyday life.
From Germany to Poland. The invasive species spreads quickly
Although it may seem nice, the raccoon is an invasive species. He came to Poland from Germany, where his The population is estimated at millions. The first individuals were released there in 1934 as part of the « enrichment of hunting fauna » program. The experiment got out of control.
Currently, about 200,000 are shot each year in Germany. sheds. These animals are processed there, among others For sausages – and interestingly, some local environmental protection organizations support this idea.
The shed is not only rubbish. It also threatens our fauna
The shed is not only a garbage caught. He is omnivorous, aggressive towards wild nature and difficult to track down. It feeds on eggs and chicks of birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. He can climb trees and hides well in their crowns.
Example? The authorities of the Kampinos National Park are alerting that the population of about 300 individuals has already settled near Warsaw. The animals went to zero, among others Population of mussel – honestwhich naturally occurred in the waters.
The research leaves no illusions. The sheds go further east
Geneticists confirm: most sheds in Poland come from Germany. They move further and further – not only Lower Silesia, but also around the capital are a natural environment for them. Animals reproduce quickly, are resistant and have excellent adaptation skills.
The pregnancy in the female lasts about 60-70 days, and the young achieve sexual maturity in just a few months. Effect? The population growth is almost unstoppable.
Does the fight against the shed make sense? Experts have doubts
The problem with the sheds is not only about their number, but also of the character. They are clever They learn from mistakesand at the same time lead a night lifestyle, which hinders their tracking and catching.
Preventive actions? In Poland, there is currently a consistent strategy for the fight against invasive mammals. Meanwhile, local communities, like the one in Lwówek Śląski, have to deal with themselves more and more often – by reporting cases and counting on the reaction of the services.
An important signal flows from Lwówek Śląski – the presence of sheds in Polish cities has ceased to be a curiosity, and becomes a real problem. And it’s not just that they are baking after the garbage cans. This is a species that destabilizes local ecosystems. And although he looks like a cartoon hero, the effects of his presence can be very serious.
Source: INTERIA.PL
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