The American mink, originally from North America, is an invasive species of high conservation concern. It is currently in its initial phase of invasion on Navarino Island in southern Chile. This dissertation aims at broadening the basic knowledge of the ecology and impacts of the mink for decision-making for its management. The investigation includes the determination of relative abundance and habitat preferences of mink, its diet, impacts on the nest survival of ground-nesting waterbirds, as well as public perceptions and acceptance of control measurements. The results provide managers with a list of particularly vulnerable bird species and practical recommendations from an integrative conservation perspective.
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The American mink, originally from North America, is an invasive species of high conservation concern. It is currently in its initial phase of invasion on Navarino Island in southern Chile. This dissertation aims at broadening the basic knowledge of the ecology and impacts of the mink for decision-making for its management. The investigation includes the determination of relative abundance and habitat preferences of mink, its diet, impacts on the nest survival of ground-nesting waterbirds, as we...
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