Genetic variability and size estimates of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) population in the Bohemian Forest Ecosystem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mambio.2016.12.001
Abstract: Even though recent years have shown a slow recovery of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) populations from their previous lows, the species is still highly endangered in most parts of its European distribution range. Surprisingly,… read more here.
Keywords: size; eurasian otter; population; genetic variability ... See more keywords
Current distribution and status of the Eurasian otter Lutra lutra in South Korea
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DOI: 10.1017/s0030605318001114
Abstract: Abstract The status of Asian populations of the Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is largely unknown. Since its designation as a Natural Monument (in 1983) and as Endangered (in 1997) in South Korea the authorities there… read more here.
Keywords: status; eurasian otter; otter lutra; south korea ... See more keywords
DNA metabarcoding-based diet survey for the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra): Development of a Eurasian otter-specific blocking oligonucleotide for 12S rRNA gene sequencing for vertebrates
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226253
Abstract: The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is an endangered species for which diet analyses are needed as part of its conservation efforts. Eurasian otters feed on vertebrates, such as fishes, and invertebrates, such as crustaceans, but… read more here.
Keywords: eurasian otter; otter; dna metabarcoding; 12s rrna ... See more keywords
Better sturdy or slender? Eurasian otter skull plasticity in response to feeding ecology
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274893
Abstract: Otters are semi-aquatic mammals specialized in feeding on aquatic prey. The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is the most widely distributed otter species. Despite a low degree of genetic variation across its European range, the population… read more here.
Keywords: ecology; skull; eurasian otter; slender ... See more keywords
Back from Exile? First Records of Chewing Lice (Lutridia exilis; Ischnocera; Mallophaga) in Growing Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) Populations from Northern Germany
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12040587
Abstract: Arthropod ectoparasites of aquatic wildlife often have complex relationships with their host species that have developed over long evolutionary time scales. Specialist parasite occurrence might depend on these hosts’ distributions. Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) populations… read more here.
Keywords: otter lutra; chewing lice; eurasian otter; northern germany ... See more keywords
Retrospective Detection and Complete Genomic Sequencing of Canine morbillivirus in Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) Using Nanopore Technology
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DOI: 10.3390/v14071433
Abstract: The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is a piscivorous apex predator in aquatic habitats, and a flagship species of conservation biology throughout Europe. Despite the wide distribution and ecological relevance of the species, there is a… read more here.
Keywords: otter lutra; canine; eurasian otter; lutra lutra ... See more keywords