The Near Threatened Eurasian otter Lutra lutra in Morocco : no sign of recovery

摘要: Although the Near Threatened Eurasian otter Lutra lutra has been recovering in Europe since 1980s nothing is known about population trends of species northern Africa. Ninety sites was searched for signs otters and western Morocco 1983 we repeated this survey 2011. At each site spraints (faeces) or clear footprints along a maximum 600 m river bank, ending search when first sign found. Overall results were strikingly similar 2011, with 36 positive same general distribution pattern species. Healthy populations appear to remain foothills Middle High Atlas but trend disappearing from relatively flat Atlantic slope increased. The are contrast recovery Europe, probably because differences implementation environmental policies, especially regarding water pollution.