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Conservation of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber: an olfactory perspective

2010; Wiley; Volume: 40; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1365-2907.2010.00165.x

1365-2907

Róisín Campbell‐Palmer, Frank Rosell,

Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

Mammal ReviewVolume 40, Issue 4 p. 293-312 Conservation of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber: an olfactory perspective Róisín CAMPBELL-PALMER, Róisín CAMPBELL-PALMER Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Animal Conservation and Education Department, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS, UK and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Environmental and Health Studies, Telemark University College, N-3800 Bø, Telemark, Norway. E-mail: rcampbellpalmer@rzss.org.ukSearch for more papers by this authorFrank ROSELL, Frank ROSELL Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Environmental and Health Studies, Telemark University College, N-3800 Bø, Telemark, Norway. E-mail: Frank.Rosell@hit.noSearch for more papers by this author Róisín CAMPBELL-PALMER, Róisín CAMPBELL-PALMER Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Animal Conservation and Education Department, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS, UK and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Environmental and Health Studies, Telemark University College, N-3800 Bø, Telemark, Norway. E-mail: rcampbellpalmer@rzss.org.ukSearch for more papers by this authorFrank ROSELL, Frank ROSELL Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Environmental and Health Studies, Telemark University College, N-3800 Bø, Telemark, Norway. E-mail: Frank.Rosell@hit.noSearch for more papers by this author First published: 29 September 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2907.2010.00165.xCitations: 16Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat ABSTRACT 1 Chemical communication in mammals includes an array of specific behaviours that are often ignored in terms of their potential relevance to conservation. Often used during territorial or social interactions between animals, chemical communication can also be used as a tool in reintroduction programmes. Reintroductions still exhibit high failure rates and methods to improve success should be investigated. The Eurasian beaver Castor fiber has been widely reintroduced across Europe after its near extinction in the 19th century. 2 Using olfactory studies in the beaver, we aim to demonstrate how scent transfers a range of information about the sender which can be used to monitor social and territorial behaviour along with general well-being. Scent manipulation can be used to reduce human–beaver conflicts, and aid reintroduction success through reducing stress and territorial conflicts, and by influencing dispersal and settlement. 3 Two species of beavers, the Eurasian beaver and the North American beaver Castor canadensis, occupy freshwater habitats throughout North America and in parts of South America, most of Europe and parts of Asia. Most of the reviewed literature concerns the wild Eurasian beaver, its chemical communication and conservation; however, captive studies and those addressing North American beavers are also included. 4 Chemical communication is advanced and has been well documented in this highly territorial species. However, few studies directly link olfaction with conservation practices. 5 Olfactory studies in beavers can provide non-invasive methods to monitor translocated animals and indicators of health. We conclude that chemical analysis, olfactory studies and behavioural manipulations involving semiochemicals have important impacts on conservation and can generate practical solutions to conservation problems including aiding animal capture, captive stress reduction, breeding pair formation and release site fidelity. Citing Literature Volume40, Issue4October 2010Pages 293-312 RelatedInformation