Wild Otters

Wild Otters
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780191589072
ISBN-13 : 0191589071
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Wild Otters by : Hans Kruuk

Download or read book Wild Otters written by Hans Kruuk and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 1995-02-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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