Mustelids (Mustelidae)

European badger (Meles Meles)

Analysis of the impact of badger culling on bovine tuberculosis in cattle in the high-risk area of England, 2009–2020 (Langton, T.E.S. et al., 2022)

Badger Meles meles as ecosystem engineer and its legal status in Europe (Kurek, P. et al., 2022)

First records of golden jackal and European badger non-antagonistic interaction at the Lower Danube (Bulgaria) (Konstantinov, Y. et al., 2022)

Population genetic structures at multiple spatial scales: importance of social groups in European badgers (Jacquier, M. et al., 2020)

The population and landscape genetics of the European badger (Meles meles) in Ireland (Guerrero, J. et al., 2018)

An active-radio-frequency-identification system capable of identifying co-locations and social-structure: Validation with a wild free-ranging animal (Ellwood, S.A. et al., 2017)

Latrine marking patterns of badgers (Meles meles) with respect to population density and range size (Buesching, C.D. et al., 2016)

Individual foraging specialisation in a social mammal: the European badger (Meles meles) (Robertson, A. et al., 2014)

Neighbouring-group composition and within-group relatedness drive extra-group paternity rate in the European badger (Meles meles) (Annavi, G. et al., 2014)

Burrowing by badgers (Meles meles) and foxes (Vulpes vulpes) changes soil conditions and vegetation in a European temperate forest (Kurek, P. et al., 2013)

Factors and mechanisms that explain coexistence in a Mediterranean carnivore assemblage: An integrated study based on camera trapping and diet (Barrull, J. et al., 2013)

Landscape features, home-range size and density of northern Badgers (Meles meles) (Kauhala, K. & Holmala, K., 2012)

The Ecology of the European badger (Meles meles) in Ireland – a review (Byrne, A.W. et al., 2012)

Culling-induced changes in badger (Meles meles) behaviour, social organisation and the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis (Riordan, P. et al., 2011)

Alloparental behaviour and long-term costs of mothers tolerating other members of the group in a plurally breeding mammal (Dugdale, H.L. et al., 2010)

Coordinated latrine use by European badgers, Meles meles: Potential consequences for territory defense (Kilshaw, K. et al., 2009)

The diet of the badger Meles meles in the Republic of Ireland (Cleary, G.P. et al., 2009)

Facilitative interactions between the Eurasian badger (Meles meles), the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), and the invasive raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Białowieża Primeval Forest, Poland (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2008)

Low genetic variability, female-biased dispersal and high movement rates in an urban population of Eurasian badgers Meles meles (Reeve, J.D. et al., 2008)

Male-biased movement in a high-density population of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) (Macdonald, D.W., 2008)

Reproductive skew and relatedness in social groups of European badgers, Meles meles (Dugdale, H.L. et al., 2008)

Socio-spatial organization of Eurasian badgers (Meles meles) in a low-density population of central Europe (Do Linh San, E. et al., 2007)

Spatial ecology of European badgers (Meles meles) in Mediterranean habitats of the North-Eastern Iberian peninsula. II: Habitat selection (Molina-Vacas, G. et al., 2007)

Daily movement and territory use by badgers Meles meles in Białowieża Primeval Forest, Poland (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2006)

Reintroduction of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) in a protected area of northern Italy (Balestrieri, A. et al., 2006)

Home range of the badger (Meles meles) in a heterogeneous landscape in Denmark (Elmeros, M. et al., 2005)

Mating system of the Eurasian badger, Meles meles, in a high density population (Carpenter, P.J. et al., 2005)

Diet of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) in an agricultural riverine habitat (NW Italy) (Balestrieri, A. et al., 2004)

Encounters between two sympatric carnivores: Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and European badgers (Meles meles) (Macdonald, D. et al., 2004)

Seasonal and spatial pattern of shelter use by badgers Meles meles in Bialowieza Primeval Forest (Poland) (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2004)

Annual and circadian activity patterns of badgers (Meles meles) in Białowieza Primeval Forest (eastern Poland) compared with other Palaearctic populations (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2003)

Spatial organization and demography of badgers (Meles meles) in Bialowieza Primeval Forest, Poland, and the influence of earthworms on badger densities in Europe (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2003)

The process of dispersal in badgers Meles meles (Roper, T.J. et al., 2003)

The social function of allo-marking in the European badger (Meles meles) (Buesching, C.D., 2003)

Spatial organization, group living and ecological correlates in low-density populations of Eurasian badgers, Meles meles (Revilla, E. & Palomares, F., 2002)

The European badger (Meles meles) diet in a Mediterranean area (Del Bove, E. & Isotti, R., 2001)

Badger density and distribution of setts in Bialowieza Primeval Forest (Poland & Belrus) compared to other Eurasian populations (Kowalczyk, R. et al., 2000)

Vocal repertoire in the European badger (Meles meles): Structure, context, and function (Wong, J. et al., 1999)

Body temperature changes in wild-living badgers Meles meles through the winter (Bevanger, K. & Brøseth, H., 1998)

Function of multiple badger Meles meles setts: distribution and utilisation (Brøseth, H. et al., 1997)

Spatial organization and habitat utilization of badgers Meles meles (Brøseth, H. et al., 1997)

Badger abundance and activity in relation to fragmentation of foraging biotopes (Seiler, A. et al., 1995)

Diet of badgers (Meles meles) in central Switzerland: An analysis of stomach contents (Roper, T.J. & Lüps, P., 1995)

Net costs of group living in a solitary forager, the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) (Da Silva, J. et al., 1994)

Habitat, food availability and group territoriality in the European Badger, Meles meles (Da Silva, J. et al., 1993)

To breed or not to breed: an analysis of the social and density-dependent constraints on the fecundity of female badgers (Meles meles) (Mallinson, P.J. et al., 1992)

Excavation of three badger (Meles meles L.) setts (Roper, T.J. et al., 1991)

Food habits and trophic niche overlap of the badger and the red fox in a Mediterranean coastal area (Ciampalini, B. & Lovari, S., 1985)

North American badger (Taxidea taxus)

Burrow webs: Clawing the surface of interactions with burrows excavated by American badgers (Andersen, M.L. et al., 2021)

Discriminating different-purpose burrows of the North American badger Taxidea taxus (Symes, S.A. et al., 2019)

Observations of interactions between swift foxes and American badgers (Ausband, D. & Ausband, E., 2006)

Coyote-badger associations (Lehner, P.L., 1981)

American marten (Martes americana)

Predation by Wolves, Canis lupus, on Wolverines, Gulo gulo, and an American Marten, Martes americana, in Alaska (White, K.S. et al., 2002)

Pine marten (Martes martes)

Different increase rate in body mass of two marten species due to climate warming potentially reinforces interspecific competition (Wereszczuk, A. et al., 2021)

Nutritional ecology of martens (Martes foina and Martes martes) in the western Italian Alps (Granata, M. et al., 2021)

Spatial distribution of the pine marten (Martes martes) and stone marten (Martes foina) in the Italian Alps (Fonda, F. et al., 2021)

Postrelease movement and habitat selection of translocated pine martens Martes martes (McNicol, C. et al., 2020)

The diet of denning female European pine martens (Martes martes) in Galloway Forest District, South West Scotland, Great Britain (Grabham, A.A. et al., 2018)

A new record of pine marten (Martes martes L., 1758) (Carnivora: Mustelidae) from lowlands in Northern Bulgaria (Zlatanova, D. & Blechev, B., 2016)

Distribution and habitat use by pine marten Martes martes in a riparian corridor crossing intensively cultivated lowlands (Balestrieri, A. et al., 2014)

Expansion zone survey of pine marten (Martes martes) distribution in Scotland (Croose, L. et al., 2013)

Range expansion of the pine marten (Martes martes) in an agricultural landscape matrix (NW Italy) (Balestrieri, A. et al., 2013)

Comparison of red fox Vulpes Vulpes and pine marten Martes Martes food habits in a deciduous forest in Hungary (Lanszki, J. et al., 2007)

The diet of pine marten (Martes martes) in Killarney National Park (Lynch, Á.B. & McCann, Y., 2007)

Spatial organisation and dynamics of the pine marten Martes martes population in Białowieza Forest (E Poland) compared with other European woodlands (Zalewski, A. & Jędrzejewski, W., 2007)

Factors affecting selection of resting site type by pine marten in primeval deciduous forests (Bialowieza National Park, Poland) (Zalewski, A., 1997)

Stone (beech) marten (Martes foina)

Different increase rate in body mass of two marten species due to climate warming potentially reinforces interspecific competition (Wereszczuk, A. et al., 2021)

Nutritional ecology of martens (Martes foina and Martes martes) in the western Italian Alps (Granata, M. et al., 2021)

Spatial distribution of the pine marten (Martes martes) and stone marten (Martes foina) in the Italian Alps (Fonda, F. et al., 2021)

Factors and mechanisms that explain coexistence in a Mediterranean carnivore assemblage: An integrated study based on camera trapping and diet (Barrull, J. et al., 2013)

American mink (Neovison vison)

Domestication effect of reduced brain size is reverted when mink become feral (Pohle, A.-K. et al., 2023)

The genetic diversity and structure in the European polecat were not affected by the introduction of the American mink in Poland (Martínez-Cruz, B. et al., 2022)

River otter and mink occupancy dynamics in riparian systems (Holland, A.M. et al., 2019)

Space use, habitat selection and daily activity of water voles Arvicola amphibius co-occurring with the invasive American mink Neovison vison (Brzeziński, M. et al., 2019)

Mustelids (Mustelidae)

A global review of the conservation threats and status of mustelids (Wright, P.G.R. et al., 2022)

Mustelid communication (Mumm, C.A.S. & Knörnschild, M., 2018)

An analysis and review of models of the sociobiology of the Mustelidae (Johnson, D.D.P. et al., 2000)

Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra)

An evidence-based approach to identifying resting sites of Eurasian otter Lutra lutra from camera-trap and field-sign data (Findlay, M.A. et al., 2022)

Dyadic interspecific interaction between a harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) and a Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) (Hague, E. & McCaffrey, N., 2022)

Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra): A review of the current world status (Yoxon, P. & Yoxon, B., 2019)

Fish size selection and diet composition of Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) in salmonid streams: Picky gourmets rather than opportunists? (Sittenthaler, M. et al., 2019)

Lutra lutra (Carnivora: Mustelidae) (Hung, N. & Law, C.J., 2016)

How do common otters (Lutra lutra, Linnaeus 1758) interact? Behavioral study on a pair of otters in captivity (Azevedo, O.M. et al., 2015)

Identification of the reproduction season of otters (Lutra lutra) in the Drinos river (Hysaj, E. et al., 2015)

Skinning toads is innate behaviour in otter (Lutra lutra) cubs (Morales, J. et al., 2015)

Sociospatial organization of a solitary carnivore, the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) (Quaglietta, L. et al., 2014)

Distribution and marking intensity of the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra, on the river Drinos (Southern Albania) (Hysaj, E. et al., 2013)

Influence of the artificial water reservoirs in the feeding strategy and distribution of the otter (Lutra lutra) along the Drinos river valley, Albania (Bego, F. et al., 2013)

Resource availability and use by Eurasian otters Lutra lutra in a heavily modified river-canal system (Kloskowski, J. et al., 2013)

On the otter (Lutra lutra) in the Albanian side of Prespa lakes (Bego, F. et al., 2012)

On the presence, conservation status and distribution of the otter (Lutra lutra) in the Semani river watershed (Bego, F. et al., 2011)

Altitudinal gradient of Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) food niche in Mediterranean habitats (Remonti, L. et al., 2009)

Otter Lutra lutra population expansion: Assessing habitat suitability and connectivity in southern Italy (Anna, L. et al., 2009)

Otter (Lutra lutra) population in northernmost Finland (Sulkava, R. & Sulkava, P., 2009)

Ecology of the European otter (Chanin, P., 2003)

Predation of Odonata larvae by otters (Lutra lutra) (Harris, W.E. et al., 2007)

Experiments on sprainting activity of otters (Lutra lutra) in the Bieszczady Mountains, southeastern Poland) (Brzeziński, M. & Romanowski, J., 2006)

Monitoring the otter recolonisation of Poland (Romanowski J., 2006)

The influence of fish abundance on the otter (Lutra lutra) populations in Iberian Mediterranean habitats (Ruiz-Olmo, J. et al., 2006)

Habitats of the otter (Lutra lutra L.) in some regions of Southern Bulgaria (Dilian, G., 2005)

Habitat selection by female otters with small cubs in freshwater habitats in northeast Spain (Ruiz-Olmo, J. et al., 2005)

Otter breeding sites – Conservation and management. Conserving Natura 2000 Sites Conservation Techniques Series, N° 5 (Liles, G., 2003)

Sociality in river otters: cooperative foraging or reproductive strategies? (Blundell, G.M. et al., 2002)

Conservation of otter (Lutra lutra) in a Mediterranean area: The importance of habitat quality and temporal variation in water availability (Prenda, J. et al., 2001)

Habitat factors and the presence or absence of otters Lutra lutra in Denmark (Madsen, A.B. & Prang, A., 2001)

Wildlife life history effects of food resources on spacing behavior of river otters: Does forage abundance control home-range size? (Blundell, G.M. et al., 2000)

On the reproduction biology of otters Lutra lutra from Denmark (Elmeros, M. & Madsen, A.B., 1999)

Influence of altitude on the distribution, abundance and ecology of the otter (Lutra lutra) (Ruiz-Olmo, J., 1998)

Otter Lutra lutra distribution in Poland (Brzeziński, M. et al., 1996)

Temporal and spatial patterns of rest‐site use by four female otters Lutra lutra along the south‐west coast of Portugal (Beja, P., 1996)

Preliminary data on the ontogeny of some behavioural activities of captive otter cubs (Polotti, P. et al., 1995)

Radio-tracking of otters Lutra lutra in north-eastern Spain (Ruiz-Olmo, J. et al., 1995)

Diet of otters (Lutra lutra) inhabiting small rivers in the Bialowiez̀a National Park, eastern Poland (Brzeziński, M. et al., 1993)

Otters (Lutrinae)

A short report on the extent of stone handling behavior across otter species (Bandini, E., 2021)

The drivers and functions of rock juggling in otters (Allison, M.-L. et al., 2020)

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis)

River otter and mink occupancy dynamics in riparian systems (Holland, A.M. et al., 2019)

River otter (Lontra canadensis) killed by wolves (Canis lupus) during winter in Northern Minnesota (Gable, T.D. et al., 2017)

Communication stations: cameras reveal river otter (Lontra canadensis) behavior and activity patterns at latrines (Green, M.L. et al., 2015)

Why do river otters scent-mark? An experimental test of several hypotheses (Rostain, R.R. et al., 2004)

Social behavior and ecosystem processes: River otter latrines and nutrient dynamics of terrestrial vegetation (Ben-David, M. et al., 1998)

European polecat (Mustela putorius)

The genetic diversity and structure in the European polecat were not affected by the introduction of the American mink in Poland (Martínez-Cruz, B. et al., 2022)

Habitat use by the European polecat Mustela putorius at low density in a fragmented landscape (Baghli, A. et al., 2005)

Stoat (Mustela erminea)

Niche separation between the weasel Mustela nivalis and the stoat M. erminea in Belarus (Sidorovich, V.E. et al., 2008)

Stoats (Mustela erminea) provide evidence of natural overland colonization of Ireland (Martínková, N. et al., 2007)

Least weasel (Mustela nivalis)

Niche separation between the weasel Mustela nivalis and the stoat M. erminea in Belarus (Sidorovich, V.E. et al., 2008)

Wolverine (Gulo gulo)

Gifts of an enemy: scavenging dynamics in the presence of wolves (Canis lupus) (Klauder, K.J. et al., 2021)

Be aware of the big bad wolf: Intra-guild interactions influence wolverine behavior at wolf kills (Nordli, K. & Rogstad, M., 2016)

Mechanisms influencing the winter distribution of wolverine Gulo gulo luscus in the southern Columbia Mountains, Canada (Kortello, A. et al., 2019)

Recovery of large carnivores in Europe’s modern human-dominated landscapes (Chapron, G. et al., 2014)

The relationship between wolverine and larger predators, lynx and wolf, in a historical ecosystem context (Khalil, H. et al., 2014)

The diet of breeding female wolverines (Gulo gulo) in two areas of Finland (Koskela, A., 2013)

Habitat characteristics associated with wolverine den sites in Norwegian multiple-use landscapes (May, R. et al., 2012)

Diet of wolverines (Gulo gulo) in the western Brooks Range, Alaska (Dalerum, F. et al., 2009)

Diet shift of a facultative scavenger, the wolverine, following recolonization of wolves (Van Dijk, J. et al., 2008)

Predation by Wolves, Canis lupus, on Wolverines, Gulo gulo, and an American Marten, Martes americana, in Alaska (White, K.S. et al., 2002)

Is the return of the wolf, wolverine, and grizzly bear to Oregon and California biologically feasible (Noss, R. et al., 2001)