IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
© IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group

Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 56 - 98 (October 1996)

Literature
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Dulfer, R., Roche, K. (1996). First phase report of the Trebon Otter Project. Scientific background and recommendations for conservation and managment planning. 91 pp. (Trebon Otter Foundation, Valy 121, CZ Trebon, Czech Republic).

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Evans, R.D., Addison, E.M. (1996). Spatial variation in total and methyl mercury concentrations in otter (Lutra canadensis) in Central Ontario, Canada. Proceedings: 4th International Conference: Mercury as a Global Pollutant. Hamburg, 4.-8.8.1996. p. 406. ((Environmental Sciences Centre, trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada K9J 7B8).

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Gutleb, A.C. (1996). Evaluating a mathematical model to predict polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) levels in livers of the otter (Lutra lutra) from concentrations in fish. Organohalogen Compounds 29: 99-101. (Institute of Medical Chemistry, University of Veterinary Medicine, Josef-Baumann-Gasse 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria).

Hammersøj M., Madsen A.B., Bruun-Schmidt, I., Gårdmand, B., Jensen, A., Jensen, B., Jeppesen, J.L., Laursen, J.T. (1996). Overvågning af odder (Lutra lutra) i Denmark 1996. DMU rapport, nr. 172. (address - see above).

Harding, L., Elliott, J., Stephen, C. (1996). Contaminants and biological measurements in mink (Mustela vison) and river otter (Lontra canadensis). Organohalogen Compounds 29: 102-107. (Pacific Wildlife Research Centre, Canadian Wildlife Service, RR#1, 5421 Robertson Road, Delta, B.C., Canada V4K 3N2).

Hattum, B. van, Leonards, P.E.G., Smit, M., de Jongh, A., Madsen, A.B., Murk, A.J., Klein, M., Hendriks, J., Luttik, R., van der Weiden, M. (1996). Development of otter-based quality objectives for PCBs (DOQOP). Studies on biomagnification of PCBs in the Limfjord area (Denmark). Organohalogen Compounds 29: 59-63. (Vakgroup Analytische Chemie, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1083, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

Hatfield, B.B., Rathburn, G.B. (1996). Evaluation of a flipper-mounted transmitter on sea otters. Wildl. Soc. Bull. 24: 551-554. (Natl. Biol. Serv., Piedras Plancas Research Station, POB 70, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA).

Hussain, S.A. (1996). Group size, group structure and breeding in smooth-coated otter Lutra perspicillata Geoffroy (Carnivora, Mustelidae) in National Chambal Sanctuary, India. Mammalia 60: 289-297. (Wildlife Institute of India, POB 18, Dehra Dun 248001, Uttar Pradesh, India).

Jahrl, J. (1996). Der Europäische Fischotter (Lutra lutra Linné, 1758) an der Naarn im Bundesland Oberösterreich: Eine Erhebung mittels indirekter Nachweise mit einer Diskussion der Untersuchungsmethodik und des Markierverhaltens. Diplomarbeit, Universität Salzburg, 69 pp. (Bahnhofstr. , A- Vöcklabruck, Austria).

Jahrl, J. (1996). Auf der Spur des Fischotters. Aquatica 1: 98-106. (address - see above).

Jurajda, P., Prasek, V., Roche, K. (1996). The autumnal diet of the otter (Lutra lutra) inhabiting four streams in the Czech Republic. Folia Zool. 45: 9-16. (Academy of Sciences, Institute of Landscape Ecology, Kvetna 8, CR-60365 Brno, Czech Republic).

Kauhala, K. (1996). Distributional history of the American mink (Mustela vison) in Finland with special reference to the trends in otter (Lutra lutra) populations. Ann. Zool. Fennica 33: 283-291. (Finnish Game & Fisheries Research Institute, POB 202, FIN-00151 Helsinki, Finland).

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King, D.P., Schrenzel, M.D., McKnight, M.L., Hanni, K.D., Stott, J.L., Ferrick, D.A. (1996). Molecular cloning and sequencing of interleukin 6 cDNA fragments from the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina), killer whale (Orcinus orca), and Southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis). Immunogenetics 43: 190-195.

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Kranz, A. (1996). Variability and seasonality in sprainting behaviour of otters Lutra lutra on a highland river in Central Europe. Lutra 38: 33-44. (Institute of Wildlife Biologa and Game Management, University of Agriculture, Peter Jordan-Str. 76, A-1190 Vienna, Austria).

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Laanetu, N., Veenpere, R. (1971). Pine Marten and river otter in Estonia and methods of their bagging. Kirjastus “Valgus”, Tallinn. (for further information please contactc: J. Shergalin, Merktrans, Vaike Ameerika 8, EE 0001 Tallinn, Estonia).

Lanszki, J., Kormendi, S. (1993). Data on the role of otter (Lutra lutra L.) in pond farming. Halaszat 86: 190-191. (Pannon. Agr. Univ., Fac. Animal Science, POB 16, H-7401 Kaposvar, Hungary).

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Madsen, A.B., Gårdmand, B., Mikkelsen, P. (1996). Overvågning af odder (Lutra lutra) i Karup Å, Hvidberg Å/Thy, Ryå og Skals Å, 1985-1994. DMU rapport, nr. 171. (Danmarks Miljøundersøgelser, Grenåvej 12, DK-8410 Rønde, Denmark).

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CORRECTION:

In the last issue there was a mistake concerning a publication of WWF Sweden.
The correct citation is as follows:
WWF Sweden (1996). Uttern - en vattenakrobat. 16p. (Världsnaturfonden WWF, Ulriksdals Slott, 170 71 Solna, Sweden).

Artenschutzprogramm Fischotter in Sachsen
Materialien zu Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege
Sächsisches Landesamt für Naturschutz und geologie (ed.)

Contributions cover various aspects of topics such as status of the otter in Saxony, ecology, hormon analysis in faeces, threats, mortality or protection strategies to name a few.
For further information please contact:
Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt und Geologie, Wasastr. 50, D-01445 Radebeul, Germany.

WWF Forschungsberichte

In this publication serie of WWF Austria the third issue on the otter Lutra lutra is now published. Aspects covered are status of the otter in Styria, the problem of otters at fish-farms, and pollution of otters with PCBs. All articles are in German with an English summary.
The three reports on the otter published by WWF Austria are sold for the price of 30US$ + postage.
For further information please contact:
Hannes Seehofer, WWF Österreich, Ottakringerstr. 116, A-1160 Wien, Austria

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