Vol. 8 (1984)
Grand Teton Np Report

Ecological Study of River Otters in Grand Teton National Park

Joseph G. Hall
San Francisco State University

Published 1984-01-01

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to obtain information about habitat preferences, movements, activity patterns, social interactions, distribution and density of otters within the park, primarily on the Snake River between the Jackson Lake Dam and Moose. This type of information is valuable as a basis of comparison with what is known about otters elsewhere and also could guide the National Park Service in altering policies or managing habitats to the benefit of otters, should this be desired in the future.