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
  • Funding Sources:
  • 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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