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25 jaar Marterpassen: wat bracht het ons? - Sim Broekhuizen & Henri Wijsman

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Boekrecensie: Het Prentenboek. René Nauta & Aaldrik Pot 2019. Extra, Vledder, Nederland. 448 blz. ISBN 9789082453812.

Abstract: There is a general concern amongst ecologists about the apparent decline of small mustelids in The Netherlands over the past decades. However, little is known about their actual historic and present numbers. To better understand their ecology and the cause of the decline more research into these small predators is a necessity.

Abstract: On 24 April 2019 the remains of an otter (Lutra lutra) were found on the verge of a road on the island of Sula (Norway). About 95% of skeletal elements were collected. Inspection revealed several recently broken ribs and vertebrae, that may have led to the death of this individual. This paper describes the previously existing skeletal lesions, discusses the most probable cause of death, and attempts to estimate the age of the specimen.

Abstract: The expansion of urban area, accompanied by the development of infrastructure, leads to more fragmented natural living space and isolation of wild populations of plant and animal species, including the badger (Meles meles). Fragmentation enhances the influence of genetic drift in these isolated populations. In order to reconnect fragmented populations, corridors have been implemented as mitigation measures. It is unclear, however, whether these measures fully mitigate the effects of fragmentation.

When I joined Lutra’s editorial team as editor-in-chief in 2002, the journal was in a state of transition. I was following in the footsteps of two outstanding predecessors. A. Scheygrond (1953-1976) and Chris Smeenk (1981-1998) had determined Lutra’s content for many years, and each was very successful in their own way, but it was not now clear which direction the journal should take.

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