Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Post-release survival of river otters: Effects of exposure to crude oil and captivity

  • Reference: Ben-David, M., G. M. Blundell, and J. E. Blake. 2002. Post-release survival of river otters: Effects of exposure to crude oil and captivity. Journal of Wildlife Management 66(4):1208-1223. https://doi.org/10.2307/3802954
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Merav Ben-David, John E. Blake, Gail M. Blundell
  • Funding Sources:
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 06
  • Keywords: hemoglobin, Kaplan-Meier estimator, river otter, Lontra canadensis, oil spill, proportional hazard regression, rehabilitation, starvation
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.2307/3802954 (Offsite)
  • Partners: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute
  • Primary Authors: Merav Ben-David
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska
  • Species: River Otter
  • Species Categories: Furbearers, Mammals
  • Title: Post-release survival of river otters: Effects of exposure to crude oil and captivity
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Habitat, Wildlife Management, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Research, Physiology, Anthropogenic Effects
  • Year: 2002

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