News Headline
Invasive raccoon dogs harbour parasites that can infect people
Source
New Scientist
Publication Date
2016-02-05
Pictures of a cute pet raccoon dog called Tanu went viral on Twitter last week. Meanwhile, its wild relatives have been “going viral” in a more destructive way among Europe’s wildlife. And worryingly, they harbour high levels of parasites that can infect people, some lethally.