Response of Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) to underwater acoustic harassment device sounds
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55481-z
Abstract: Seal scarers (or acoustic harassment devices, AHDs) are designed to deter seals from fishing gear and aquaculture operations, as well as to prevent seals from entering rivers to avoid predation on valuable fish. Our study… read more here.
Keywords: eurasian otters; otters lutra; acoustic harassment; lutra lutra ... See more keywords
Spatio‐Temporal Changes in Effective Population Size in an Expanding Metapopulation of Eurasian Otters
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DOI: 10.1111/eva.70067
Abstract: Conservation efforts are leading to demographic growth and spatial expansion of some previously endangered species. However, past population bottlenecks or population size fluctuations can have lasting effects on effective population size (Ne), even when census… read more here.
Keywords: eurasian otters; size; population size; population ... See more keywords
A Review on Eurasian Otters in Urban Areas: Principles for the Enhancement of Biodiversity
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DOI: 10.3390/d17050356
Abstract: Eurasian otters, as apex predators in freshwater ecosystems, are crucial to maintaining nutrient cycling and habitat stability. Although Eurasian otters prefer unaltered natural habitats, their adaptive and opportunistic behavior allows them to occupy suboptimal environments,… read more here.
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Present in the Aquatic Environment, Unclear Evidence in Top Predators—The Unknown Effects of Anti-Seizure Medication on Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) from Northern Germany
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040338
Abstract: Emerging contaminants are produced globally at high rates and often ultimately find their way into the aquatic environment. These include substances contained in anti-seizure medication (ASM), which are currently appearing in surface waters at increasing… read more here.
Keywords: anti seizure; seizure medication; top predators; otters lutra ... See more keywords