Search for dissertations about: "Otter Lutra lutra"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Otter Lutra lutra.
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1. The Otter (Lutra lutra) in Sweden : Contaminants and Health
Abstract : In the 1950s the otter started to decline in numbers and distribution in Sweden and other parts of Europe. In 1972 a game law came into force, listing otter as a species that if found dead should be reported and sent to the authorities. The numbers of dead otters reported from different areas indicate population status and distribution. READ MORE
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2. Conservation Genetics of the Eurasian Otter in Sweden
Abstract : In this thesis, molecular genetic methods were used to study a threatened species, the Eurasian otter. Estimates of population size and population dynamics parameters were obtained, the genetic effects of a restocking program was evaluated, and a population viability analysis was conducted to assess which demographic parameters are most important for the future viability of an otter population. READ MORE