Abstract Aim Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) prescribes the
quantification of species vulnerability based on three components: sensitivity, adaptive …

Background The impact of changing land-use patterns and associated anthropogenic
threats on scale-dependent habitat use of semi-aquatic mustelids in scent-marking and …

The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) is a globally vulnerable mesopredator
endemic to South and Southeast Asia. This species is one of the least studied and smallest …

We document the presence of the Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) in the
Kollidam River in Tamil Nadu and Thenpennai River in Puducherry, South India. Prior to …

Conservation of habitats and flagship species, such as the Asian small-clawed otter, is one
of the most effective ways to conserve aquatic biodiversity. The study was conducted at …

Introduction Riparian habitats in the Western Ghats are vital semi-terrestrial zones playing
multi-functional roles in the conservation of freshwater species. In dynamic ecosystems, we …

Otter species are declining across their distribution range in asia. Only scanty information is
available about the presence of otters in Bhutan. This study documents the presence of …

The Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra is an elusive, solitary animal that has one of the widest
distributions of all palearctic mammals. Once widely distributed in Asia, the Eurasian Otter …

Rivers of the Asian Highlands introduces readers to the intersecting headwaters of Asia's
eight largest rivers, focusing on the upper reaches of two river systems: the Brahmaputra's …

Anthropogenic stressors in the Indian Himalayan biodiversity hotspot over recent decades
have taken a toll on otter populations. Low public awareness and a lack of routine …