Review article
The European polecat (Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758) in Croatia – management concerns
D. Konjević
Abstract
As in other European countries, there are some indications that the 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, their 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 for polecats at all levels of society and the prevention of a further decline in the polecat population brought about by continuing inappropriate exposure of poisoned baits.
Keywords
polecat; decline of population; Republic of Croatia; recovery plan
Hrčak ID:
5812
URI
Publication date:
31.3.2005.
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