We evaluated the biogeographic factors that influence composition and diversity of the
Neotropical otter diet. We also tested whether Lontra longicaudis selected fish in its diet per …

Increased reproduction success, enhanced foraging and reduced predation risk are usually
regarded as major factors favouring the evolution of social behaviour. Here we formulate a …

Diet of the northern river otter (Lontra canadensis (Schreber, 1777)) has been examined
throughout much of its range and across many habitat types. Few studies have examined …

Anthropogenic pollution has impacted ecosystems and organisms globally. Aquatic
freshwater systems are of particular concern because of their importance to human health …

The diet of the Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis (Olfers, 1818) is one of the best known
aspects of its biology throughout its distribution range. However, most dietary studies have …

Se analizó la dieta de Lontra longicaudis en el Parque Nacional El Rey, en la eco-región de
las Yungas, noroeste argentino. Se compararon estos datos con los de poblaciones …

Northern high-latitude glaciers impact nearshore marine ecosystems through the discharge
of cold and fresh waters, including nutrients and organic matter. Fishes are important …

Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) may conflict with humans using fish stocks for food, income or
recreation. Understanding fish selection by otters is important for predicting and managing …

Simple Summary In this study we investigated the specific duplication and loss events of
cytochrome P450 (CYP) genes in families 1-3 in Carnivora. These genes have been …

Otter species are known to fluctuate intraspecifically from a solitary lifestyle to group-living
arrangements. By examining what is known about habitat use and foraging style in otters of …