Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Does human proximity affect antibody prevalence in marine-foraging river otters (Lontra canadensis)?

• Reference: Gaydos, J. K., P. A. Conrad, K. V. K. Gilardi, G. M. Blundell, and M. Ben-David. 2007. Does human proximity affect antibody prevalence in marine-foraging river otters (Lontra canadensis)? Journal of Wildlife Diseases 43(1):116-123. https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-43.1.116
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Merav Ben-David, Gail M. Blundell, Patricia A. Conrad, Joseph K. Gaydos, Kirsten V. K. Gilardi
• Funding Sources:
• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 06
• Keywords: river otter, Lontra canadensis, disease, human population, Leptospirosa, marine, Toxoplasma gondii
• Link: https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-43.1.116 (Offsite)
• Partners: University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of California Davis, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, Morris Animal Foundation
• Primary Authors: Joseph K. Gaydos
• Programs: Wildlife Health, Wildlife Research
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
• Species: River Otter
• Species Categories: Furbearers, Mammals
• Title: Does human proximity affect antibody prevalence in marine-foraging river otters (Lontra canadensis)?
• Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Anthropogenic Effects
• Year: 2007

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