Naslov
The European polecat (Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758) in Croatia - management concerns

Autori
Konjević, Dean

Izvornik
Natura Croatica : periodicum Musei historiae naturalis Croatici (1330-0520) 14 (2005), 1; 39-46

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, stručni

Ključne riječi
polecat; decline of population; Republic of Croatia; recovery plan

Sažetak
Similar to the situation observed in other European countries, there are some indications that polecat population in the Republic of Croatia is declining. Gamekeepers rarely hunt polecats and if they do it is mainly at the request of landowners. Along with maltreatment, poor cultural image, accidental poisoning and road traffic accidents can probably be marked as the main causes of the declining polecat population. In order to acquire firm data on the number of polecats, their behaviour and social organization, further studies are to be encouraged. Based on the results of these studies, a recovery plan should be arranged. This plan must include the creation of a positive image towards polecats on all levels of society and the prevention of a further decline in the polecat population from continuing inappropriate exposure of poisoned baits.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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