Analysis of the population genetics and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) burdens of otters in England and Wales : with case studies of populations in South West England
Otter populations declined drastically across many areas of England and Wales during the 1960s to 1980s. The main cause of this decline is thought to have been high concentrations of organic pollutants, in particular PCBs and dieldrin. Here we look at the health of the present day otter population,...
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University of Exeter
2008
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547127 |