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Genetic diversity of the Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) population in Israel.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Mar 2013
Cohen Tali Magory, Narkiss Tamar, Dolev Amit, Ben-Ari Yossi, Kronfeld-Schor Noga, Guter Amichai, Saltz David, Bar-Gal Gila Kahila
Abstract excerpt
The Israeli population of Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) marks the Palearctic southern boundary of the species' distribution in the Levant. During the 20th century, the otter population in Israel experienced a dramatic decline due to anthropogenic habitat alterations. Currently, the otter population in Israel is estimated at about 100 individuals and defined as "Critically Endangered". The aim of this research was...
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