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Otters: Ecology, behaviour and conservation
Kruuk, H. (2006). Otters: Ecology, behaviour and conservation. Oxford University Press: Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-856587-1. xii, 265 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198565871.001.0001

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    VLIZ: Mammalia MAM.66 [103766]

Keywords
    Aquatic organisms > Marine organisms > Aquatic mammals > Marine mammals
    Behaviour
    Conservation
    Ecology
    Inorganic compounds > Oxides > Water
    Organisms > Eukaryotes > Animals > Predators
    Marine/Coastal; Fresh water

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  • Kruuk, H.

Abstract
    Hans Kruuk's previous Wild Otters was the first, and until now the only, book to cover both natural history and scientific research on behaviour and ecology of otters in Europe. The present book is a revision, rewrite, and update, now covering all species of otter in North America as well as Europe and elsewhere. Aimed at naturalists, scientists, and conservationists, in a personal style and with many illustrations, it describes the ecology and behaviour of some of the most charismatic and enigmatic mammals in our environment, as well as the research to understand their particular ecological problems. With over 650 references, there is up-to-date description of the most recent studies, including feeding ecology, foraging behaviour, relationships with prey species, and factors that limit populations, as well as social and breeding behaviour, molecular genetics, energetics, the problems of exposure to cold water, mortality, effects of pollution, and the serious, recent conservation problems. There are enchanting direct observations of the animals, as well as guidance about how and where to watch and study them, and what are the most serious questions facing researchers. From otters in the British and American lakes and rivers, to sea otters in the Pacific ocean, giant otters in the Amazon and other species in Africa and Asia, this book provides an enthusiastic, critical, and thorough approach to their fascinating existence, the science needed to understand it, and the threats to their survival.

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