Wild Otters

Predation and Populations

Inbunden, Engelska, 1995

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Evidence pointing to a decline in the European Otter population (Lutra lutra) is causing concern among ecologists and conservationists. This important new book written from direct observation of otter populations in Scotland, is the first attempt at a scientific description of populations and behaviour of this species. This essential research offers a fascinating insight into the ecology of mammals living in a hostile environment and provides a much needed basis for active conservation management.

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Utgivningsdatum1995-02-23
Mått160 x 242 x 21 mm
Vikt580 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieOUP Oxford
Antal sidor302
FörlagOUP OXFORD
ISBN9780198540700

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Introduction ; 1. Spatial organization, holts, and habitat ; 2. Social behaviour ; 3. Diet ; 4. Fish as prey: numbers, behaviour, and availability ; 5. Otters fishing: hunting behaviour and strategies ; 6. Thermo-insulation of otters in the sea and freshwater ; 7. Populations, survival, and mortality ; 8. Synthesis: some generalizations and speculations ; 9. Otters, man, and conservation ; References ; Index

Kruuk's study is a good example of how traditional methods of field work may be combined with radiotelemetry to provide a good understanding of the organization of individuals and populations. This book is an excellent description of a unique long-term field study, and is written in such a way that it should appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike. The photographs and line drawings which complement the text combine to provide a high standard of presentation.