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The Behavioral Biology of Aggression
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2007
- ISSN
- 1080-6032
- eISSN
- 1545-1534
- DOI
- 10.1580/1080-6032(2007)18[41:hnaroc]2.0.co;2
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
As a result of the successful restoration and conservation programs deployed by state and federal agencies, populations of the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) are increasing in many states. Recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing increase the likelihood of human interactions with this charismatic, nonendangered mustelid. Otters tend to avoid areas of high human activity, occur at low population densities, and in some habitats in the United States have not recovered from population declines. Therefore, interactions with humans are rare, and aggressive encounters by otters are even less frequent. We report a recent, aggressive, and unprovoked attack that was followed by immediate medical treatment, including postexposure rabies prophylaxis, extensive suturing, and subsequent reconstructive surgery. We discuss river otter biology, the prevalence of diseases in wild populations of river otter, and otter attacks on humans and their treatment.
Journal
Wilderness and Environmental Medicine – SAGE
Published: Mar 1, 2007
Keywords: attack; rabies; mustelidae; river otter; Lontra canadensis; human interactions