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The impact of methods of fishery management on the diet of otters (Lutra lutra)
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Folia Zoologica
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January 1, 2004| Author:
Polednà k, Lukà ¡ s; Mitrenga, Renà © ; Polednà kovà ¡ , Katerina; Lojkà ¡ sek, Bohumà r
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Abstract.
The diet of the otter (Lutra lutra L.) was assessed through spraint analysis at three different streams in the Beskydy Mountains (north-east Czech Republic) and compared with fish availability and river management procedures. The remains of 3 478 prey items were recorded in 894 spraints, collected between May 2000 and May 2002. Fish were the dominant species taken (90%), followed by amphibians (50%). The most frequently occurring species of fish were the Carpathian sculpin Co...
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