First data on the presence of Lutra lutra in Bosco Incoronata Natural Regional Park (Apulia, South Italy)

Authors

  • Lorenzo Gaudiano Department of Biosciences, Biotechnology and the Environment, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari - Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5580-6528
  • Antonia Cascella Dipartimento di Biologia, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Bari - Italy
  • Prospero L'Erario Dipartimento di Biologia, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Bari - Italy
  • Giuseppe Corriero Dipartimento di Biologia, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Bari - Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6093/2724-4393/9985

Keywords:

Lutra lutra, presence, range expansion, Parco Naturale Regionale Bosco Incoronata, Apulia

Abstract

The Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra, is a protected species in Italy since 1971 and it is threatened mainly by fragmentation and loss of habitat. Otter’s conservation plans started in 2010 and areal extension was found to consist of two small and
disjointed nuclei. Recent research confirmed the expansion of occupied areas, especially in Abruzzo and along Apulian River basins. We studied the otters in the Bosco Incoronata Natural Regional Park (in the north of Apulia region) by means of line transects and camera-traps techniques. Our results confirm the persisting presence of individuals. On this evidence, further studies are recommended in the entire river basin and whole Tavoliere area to better define the status of the species.

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Published

2023-04-24

How to Cite

Gaudiano, L., Cascella, A., L’Erario, P., & Corriero, G. (2023).  First data on the presence of Lutra lutra in Bosco Incoronata Natural Regional Park (Apulia, South Italy). Bulletin of Regional Natural History, 3(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.6093/2724-4393/9985

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): BORNH 01/2023

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