Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1982 |
Authors: | Macdonald, SM, Mason, CF |
Journal: | Biological Conservation |
Volume: | 22 |
Pagination: | 207-215 |
Date Published: | 1982 |
Keywords: | Lutra lutra |
Abstract: | In a survey of central Portugal during August 1980, otters were found to be widespread with signs of animals at 70% of 90 stations visited. Otters were present on major rivers and their tributaries, on small streams connecting pools and at fetid pools in semi-dry river beds. The greatest densities of marking sites and signs were found around fetid pools. Snakes, as well as fish, were important prey. Survival in good numbers of otter in Portugal may be due in part to the limited use of agricultural chemicals. -Authors |
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