Fish are both consumers and prey, and as such part of a dynamic trophic network.
Measuring how they are trophically linked, both directly and indirectly, to other species is …

The Eurasian otter L utra lutra is a top predator that feeds mostly on fish. Yet, studies show
the high plasticity of otter foraging behaviour and the varying importance of alternative food …

Otters are highly charismatic and popular animals of very considerable concern to
conservationists worldwide. Written by the pre-eminent authority in the field, this book builds …

Aim To analyse the geographical patterns in the composition and diversity of otter's (Lutra
lutra L.) diet and their relationship with climatic characteristics. Location European …

Interspecific competition is one of several constraints that might prevent an individual from
maximising its energy intake. When an interspecific competitor is introduced, an individual is …

Studies of basal metabolic rate (BMR), the minimum metabolic rate of postabsorptive,
inactive endotherms while in their rest phase and thermal neutral zone, have contributed …

Variation in predator diet is a critical aspect of food web stability, health, and population
dynamics of predator/prey communities. Quantifying diet, particularly among cryptic species …

Wildlife occurring at aquacultural sites can ignite conflicts over resources managed by
humans. A telephone survey concerning nuisance wildlife occurrence, perceptions of …

Aquatic resource exploitations in human evolution have raised many questions related to
cognitive abilities and subsistence developments. It has been pointed out that the evaluation …

Nest predation is one of the main factors shaping waterbird abundances, but the impact of
different predator species varies considerably between habitats and sites. To identify nest …