Identifying and Addressing River Otter Damage Issues in Kentucky
FOR-173
Identifying and Addressing River Otter Damage Issues in Kentucky
Identifying and Addressing River Otter Damage Issues in Kentucky
Authored by: Jonathan Matthews Matthew Springer Gabriela Wolf-Gonzalez
Abstract
River otters (Lontra canadensis) were once abundant throughout North America, but unregulated harvest, water pollution, and overall habitat degradation decimated river otter populations across the contiguous United States. By the early 1900s, river otters were scarce in Kentucky; however, due to restoration programs implemented by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), this species has rebounded in the state. River otters can now be found throughout Kentucky.
Core Details
Publication ID
FOR-173
Status
New
Publication Date
October 31, 2023
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes