Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Communication in river otters: Creation of variable resource sheds for terrestrial communities

• Reference: Ben-David, M., G. M. Blundell, J. W. Kern, J. A. K. Maier, E. D. Brown, and S. C. Jewett. 2005. Communication in river otters: Creation of variable resource sheds for terrestrial communities. Ecology 86(5):1331-1345. https://doi.org/10.1890/04-0783
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Merav Ben-David, Gail M. Blundell, Evelyn D. Brown, Stephen C. Jewett, John W. Kern, Julie A. Maier
• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 06
• Keywords: intertidal and demersal fishes, latrin, river otter, Lontra canadensis, mutual avoidance, nutrient transfer, scent-marking, schooling fishes, social organization, territorial defense
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1890/04-0783 (Offsite)
• Partners: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
• Primary Authors: Merav Ben-David
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Project Numbers:
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
• Species: River Otter
• Species Categories: Furbearers, Mammals
• Title: Communication in river otters: Creation of variable resource sheds for terrestrial communities
• Topics: Research, Behavioral Ecology, Anthropogenic Effects
• Year: 2005

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