Abstract:Radiotelemetry provides valuable information about wildlife populations that is often unattainable using other methods.
Many vertebrate species can carry radiotransmitters on collarsor harnesses, but radiotelemetry can be more problematic for other species. River otters (Lontra canadensis) are typically radiomarked by surgically implanting intra-abdominal transmitters under general anesthesia. However, surgical requirements and restrictions on some immobilizing drugs may limit options for implanting river otte… Show more
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