Spacing and foraging of otters (Lutra lutra) in a marine habitat

作者: Hans Kruuk , Raymond Hewson

DOI: 10.1111/J.1469-7998.1978.TB03322.X

关键词: Marine habitatsForagingEcologyOtterFisheryBiologyLutra

摘要: The distribution of otter dens (holts) and droppings (spraints) which also function as scent markers, is described for an area coast in north-west Scotland, some observations are presented the otters' movements foraging. Otter holts were spaced out at average distance 11 km, spraints concentrated around holts. foraging areas probably used communally, difference between this utilization that observed elsewhere discussed.

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