Article
Understanding the inter-specific dynamics of two co-existing predators in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago: the native southern river otter and the exotic American mink
2013-03-01
Abstract excerpt
Knowledge about interactions between endangered native southern river otters (Lontra provocax) and introduced American mink (Neovison vison) is essential for effective management of both species. We evaluated competition for spatial and trophic niches between otter and mink in overlapping and non-overlapping areas, comparing distribution, habitat preference, diet and mink marking behavior. We surveyed otter and mi...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 94601274-d179-53db-bfd0-3567e3f63bbe
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10530-012-0315-9
