Factors affecting the predation of otter (Lutra lutra) on European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)

Journal of Zoology

Volumn 270, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 219-226

  Lanszki, J ^a   Molnar M ^a   Molnar T ^a  

^a SZENT ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY   (Hungary)

Author keywords

Buffer food; Cache food; Fish availability; Hunting behaviour; Protein content

Indexed keywords

CARNIVORE; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; PREDATION; PREDATOR-PREY INTERACTION; PREY SIZE; PROTEIN; TURTLE;

CENTRAL EUROPE; EURASIA; EUROPE; HUNGARY;

ANURA; CARNIVORA; EMYS; EMYS ORBICULARIS; LUTRA LUTRA; LUTRINAE; TESTUDINES;

EID: 33748679202     PISSN: 09528369     EISSN: 14697998     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.2006.00132.x     Document Type: Article

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