Range reexpansion after long stasis: Italian otters (Lutra lutra) at their northern edge
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9726
Abstract: Abstract Species range shifts and expansion are subjects of primary research interest in the context of climate warming and biological invasions. Few studies have focused on reexpansion of species that suffered severe declines. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: occupancy; otters lutra; reexpansion; range ... See more keywords
Molecular identification of Sarcocystis lutrae in the European otter (Lutra lutra) and the European badger (Meles meles) from the Czech Republic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-5793-y
Abstract: Muscular sarcosporidial infections by Sarcocystis lutrae (Apicomplexa: Sarcocystidae) from the otter (Lutra lutra) and badger (Meles meles) (Carnivora: Mustelidae) were found in the Czech Republic. As part of a diversity evaluation of Sarcocystis in wild… read more here.
Keywords: otter lutra; badger; sarcocystis lutrae; badger meles ... See more keywords
Large scale faecal (spraint) counts indicate the population status of endangered Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105844
Abstract: Abstract The validity of using spraint (otter faeces) density for population monitoring has been debated for more than 30 years. In this study, we investigated endangered Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) spraint occurrence and densities at large… read more here.
Keywords: spraint; spraint counts; population status; lutra lutra ... 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
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
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