
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Medina, Gonzalo 
T1  - Conservation and status of Lutra provocax in Chile
JF  - Pacific Conservation Biology
JO  - Pac. Conserv. Biol.
Y1  - 1995
VL  - 2
IS  - 4
SP  - 414
EP  - 419
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/PC960414 
N2  - A survey was made of the Southern River Otter's (Lutra provocax Thomas) present distribution and its decline during the last century. North of 36°S the otter's decline began after 1880. Between 39°S and 43°S the decline is patchy. South of 43°S the decline began around 1930. The reasons for the decline are a combination of habitat destruction, disturbance and hunting. Between 39°S and 43°30'S otter populations were found in seven discrete regions. Re-establishment by the otter is unlikely owing to the separation of the basins and habitat destruction. Tourism and settlement in regions with permanent otter populations could have a significant impact if the density of vegetation cover on river and lake banks is not maintained. Conservation of river otters in Chile should involve three approaches; education, recovery and re-establishment. 
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