Ratonul pune stăpânire pe Europa. Invazie în Ungaria. A ajuns la 100 de kilometri de România • Newsweek România

The raccoon, a North American predator, has invaded Europe, with a significant population now in Hungary, just 100 kilometers from Romania. Originally introduced in the 1930s for fur farming, their numbers have surged due to adaptability. In Hungary, they were first spotted in 1982, and since then, a breeding population has developed, particularly in Pest County. Raccoons are omnivorous and pose threats to native species and human health. The EU classified them as invasive in 2016, prompting management efforts by wildlife biologists. Recent captures indicate their spread continues, raising concerns about their impact on local ecosystems.