otter population

collocation in English

meaningsofotterandpopulation

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otter
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɒt.ər/us
/ˈɑː.t̬ɚ/
a mammal with four legs and short brown fur that swims well and ...
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population
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
all the people living in a particular country, area, ...
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(Definition ofotterandpopulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As a result of this dramatic decline in theotterpopulation, many hunts voluntarily agreed to cease hunting.
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I hope that indicates some evidence of recovery in theotterpopulation, but it is clear that the general trend is downwards.
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Certainly it will not serve to decrease theotterpopulation.
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The increasing use of inland waterways for recreational purposes is also believed to have had a deleterious effect on theotterpopulation.
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There was very little otter hunting during the war and there was apparently a slight increase in theotterpopulationof this country.
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Theotterpopulationwould be eliminated and there would be a severe effect on angling.
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There was a decline in theotterpopulationduring the period 1957 to 1967, but since then there has been an upturn.
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The reasons for the decline in theotterpopulationare numerous.
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In large part, that was the cause of the decline in theotterpopulation, although in some quarters they may have been over-hunted.
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One of the suggestions—a very attractive suggestion—being canvassed at the moment to restrict the fall of theotterpopulationis the provision of otter havens.
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We have seen in recent years a considerable decline in theotterpopulation.
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Reference has been made to the evidence of a decline in theotterpopulation.
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The expansion of the seaotterpopulationbrought it into conflict with shellfish fisheries.
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A decline in the seaotterpopulationslowed trade in 1895.
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When the seaotterpopulationdiminished, so did the population.
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From 1914, attempts were made to introduce wild ducks and geese to the area, but these proved fruitless because of the predatory localotterpopulation.
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Consequently, most of the wetlands and waterways do not have adequate prey base for sustaining otter populations.
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While still present in a number of north-central countries, giant otter populations are under considerable stress.
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The most severe population declines occurred in interior regions where fewer aquatic habitats supported fewer otter populations.
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Oil spills present a localized threat to otter populations, especially in coastal areas.
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