Comparative efficiency of eDNA, camera traps and scat surveys to detect a semi-aquatic mammal across multiple catchments
Simon Lacombe, Sébastien Devillard, Louise d'Hollande, Yann Raulet, Vincent Sablain, Louis Barbu, Geoffrey Didier, Raphaël Mathevet, Claude Miaud, Clément Oyon, Eve Le Pommelet, Sebastien Richarte, Serge Rouvière, Alice Valentini, Nathalie Vazzoler-Antoine, Olivier Giménez
The paper compares the efficiency of eDNA, camera traps, and scat surveys for detecting Eurasian otters across four catchments in southern France, finding scat surveys most effective and highlighting method complementarity.
Animal Conservation · May 31, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology