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Effects of the Exxon Valdex oil spill on river otters: Injury and recovery of a sentinel species

  • Reference: Bowyer, R. T., G. M. Blundell, M. Ben-David, S. C. Jewett, T. A. Dean, and L. K. Duffy. 2003. Effects of the Exxon Valdex oil spill on river otters: Injury and recovery of a sentinel species. Wildlife Monographs 153:1-53.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Merav Ben-David, Gail M. Blundell, R. Terry Bowyer, Thomas A. Dean, Lawrence K. Duffy, Stephen C. Jewett
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  • GMUs or Areas: 06
  • Keywords: river otter, Lontra canadensis, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, biosampling, blood profiles, diet, prey availability, habitat selection, radiotelemetry tracking, age structure, population numbers, oil exposure, demographics
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  • Primary Authors: R. Terry Bowyer
  • Programs: 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: Effects of the Exxon Valdex oil spill on river otters: Injury and recovery of a sentinel species
  • Topics: Habitat, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Predation, Research, Population Composition and Demographics, Physiology, Anthropogenic Effects, Diet
  • Year: 2003

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