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Lutra 46(1)_Jansman et al_2003

Using molecular markers and PCB analysis to infer the origin of the otter ( Lutra lutra) found on the Knardijk, The Netherlands, in 1998 lt is presumed that the otter ( Lutra lutra) became extinct in the Netherlands in 1988. Since then much effo1t has been made to restore the freshwater habitat

Lutra 46(1)_Hoekstra_publicaties 2001_2003

Publicaties over recente zoogdieren van Nederland, verschenen in 2001 Achterkamp, G. Muizen in de Starrevaart [Zuid-Hol­ land]. Mammalaar 2001 (2): 3-4. Achterkamp, G. Vleermuizen tellen in de winter. Arnoeba 75 (2): 36-38. Achterkamp, G., A-J. Haarsma & R. Jansen. De.......

Lutra 46(1)_Editorial_2003

Endangered species This issue focuses on endangered species, i.e. species that are listed on a national or interna­tional Red List: the otter (two full articles), the hamster and the Leisler's bat. In the book re­views even an extinct species is highlighted: the aurochs. Although the rabbit is not

Lutra 46(1)_Bankert et al_2003

A review of the transect method by comparing it with three other counting methods to estimate rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) density In dune areas in the Netherlands, the standard method for estimating rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) populations is by counting the number of rabbits that can be seen

Lutra 46-2 2003

Beaver Special Contents / Inhoud Editorial Lutra 46 (2) Baker, B.W. Beaver ( Castor canadensis ) in heavily browsed environments. Baskin, L. & G. Sjöberg. Planning, coordination and realization of Northern European beaver management, based on the experience of 50 years of beaver restoration in

Lutra 46(2)_Verbeylen_2003

The unofficial return of the European beaver ( Castor fiber) in Flanders (Belgium) After a long period of absence, beavers ( Castor fiber) reappeared in Flanders in the spring of 2000, first in the province of Vlaams-Brabant and in 2002 also in Limburg. The beavers originate from the unofficially

Lutra 46(2)_Van Den Bergh & Manet_2003

The European beaver ( Castor fiber L.) in Wallonia (southern Belgium): the set-up of an afterthought management programme The beaver ( Castor fiber) returned to Wallonia mostly due to clandestine reintroductions of 100 Bavarian beavers between 1998 and 2001. Beaver settlements are now present in

Lutra 46(2)_Ulevicius & Paulauskas_2003

On morphology and genetics of a successfully restored beaver population in Lithuania At least six centres of spread of reintroduced or naturally immigrated animals have influenced the formation of the present beaver ( Castor fiber) population in Lithuania. Phenetic (non-metrics of skull) and genetic

Lutra 46(2)_Sluiter_2003

The reintroduction and the present status of the beaver ( Castor fiber) in the Netherlands: an overview The beaver ( Castor fiber) was reintroduced to the Netherlands in 1988, in the Biesbosch National Park. In the following years beavers were also introduced in several newly developed nature areas

Lutra 46(2)_Reinhold_2003

The beaver ( Castor fiber) in Flevoland, The Netherlands Thirteen years after an unintended introduction, there is a growing beaver ( Castor fiber) population in the province of Flevoland, The Netherlands. The population was estimated to be at least 15 animals in 2003. It is assumed that the number

Lutra 46(2)_Parker & Rosell_2003

Beaver management in Norway: a model for continental Europe? While Norway has been managing beaver ( Castor fiber) for more than 150 years, most central European countries have little experience and none are presently harvesting beaver, despite rapidly growing populations and conflicts. Here we

Lutra 46(2)_Lisle_2003

The use and potential of flow devices in beaver management After being nearly exterminated during the fur trade European beavers ( Castor fiber) and American beavers ( Castor canadensis) have been recovering and gradually re-flooding their long-vacant habitats in recent decades. This development has

Lutra 46(2)_Kurstjens & Bakhuis_2003

Adaptation of beavers ( Castor fiber) to extreme water level fluctuations and ecological implications We have observed how beavers ( Castor fiber) cope with water fluctuations in the Millingerwaard, part of the Gelderse Poort, a floodplain system of the river Rhine in the Netherlands. Beavers were

Lutra 46(2)_Jones et al_2003

Felling and foraging: results of the first year of beaver ( Castor fiber) activity in an enclosed Scottish site A trial reintroduction of the European beaver ( Castor fiber) to Scotland has been proposed and is awaiting Scottish Executive approval. Currently, no data have been published on the

Lutra 46(2)_John & Klein_2003

Beaver pond development and its hydrogeomorphic and sedimentary impact on the Jossa floodplain in Germany This paper presents results of a two-year study showing different beaver ( Castor fiber) induced hydrogeomorphic changes on the floodplain of the small river Jossa (Spessart Uplands, Germany)

Lutra 46(2)_Hood & Bayley_2003

Fire and beaver in the boreal forest-grassland transition of western Canada – A case study from Elk Island National Park, Canada Prescribed fire is used as a management tool in many areas throughout the world to restore vegetation communities, reduce fuel loading, and enhance wildlife habitats

Lutra 46(2)_Hartman_2003

Irruptive population development of European beaver ( Castor fiber) in southwest Sweden European beavers ( Castor fiber) have been reintroduced to many areas within their former range. The resulting populations are still in a phase of population growth and range expansion. From a management point of

Lutra 46(2)_Halley & Rosell_2003

Population and distribution of European beavers ( Castor fiber) After being reduced to about 1,200 animals in eight isolated populations by the beginning of the 20th century, European beavers ( Castor fiber) have powerfully recovered in both range and population, through relaxation of persecution

Lutra 46(2)_Hadidian_2003

Managing conflicts with beaver in the United States: an animal welfare perspective As had happened earlier in Europe, the American beaver ( Castor canadensis) was almost completely extirpated from its historic range because of human exploitation. Anywhere from 50 to 400 million beaver may have