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River Otter Conservation & Management

This research group is working together to better understand, manage, and protect West Virginia's otters.

Projects

Summaries of ongoing research

Otter Diet

What do otters eat in West Virginia?

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Otter Population Genetics

Was the otter reintroduction program in WV successful for long-term population viability?

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Otter Survival

How long do otters live and what are the stressors that affect their survival?

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Otter Spatial Ecology

Where do river otters live and what habitat do they select for in West Virginia?

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