Abstract
The list of invasive mammals in the central part of the North Caucasus (Stavropol Krai, Kabarda-Balkar Republic, North Ossetia-Alania), including 18 taxa belonging to 4 orders (Chiroptera, Carnivora, Rodentia, Artiodactyla) is presented. The largest group according to the vectors of introduction into the fauna of the region is formed by intentionally introduced taxa: Sciurus vulgaris , Capreolus pygargus , Cervus nippon , Cervus elaphus , Dama dama , Bos grunneins , Bison bonasus bonasus , Procyon lotor , Nyctereutes procyonoides , Mustela vison , Ondatra zibethicus . The group of self-settling species includes the 5 ones: Canis aureus , Pipipipstrellus kuhlii , Capreolus capreolus , Canis familiaris and Rattus norvegicus . According to the degree of impact on the regional ecosystems, the most dangerous species among invasive mammals of the region are: spotted deer, non-native subspecies of red deer, domestic yak, jackal, American mink, raccoon dog, and raccoon-crawler. This occurs due to their number, impact on native fauna, flora and soil cover.
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