The golden jackal, Canis aureus, has suddenly expanded its range into western Europe, competing with wolves and foxes for food and territory.
Genetic research reveals that individual jackals have traveled up to 745 miles (1,200km) from their native homes, indicating significant territorial expansion.
Climate breakdown appears to drive the jackal's expansion beyond its traditional Eurasian habitat, as observed with populations now in Finland, Spain, and Austria.
Finland has classified jackals as a native species, as they arrived naturally, recognizing their potential ecological role, especially in deer population control.
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