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The Otter Specialist Group Bulletin

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The "IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin" is the official journal of the Otter Specialist Group (OSG). It appears biannually, usually in April and October. The Bulletin contains articles, reports, event announcements and information on recent publications on otters. All contributions are written in English, articles and reports are complemented by abstracts in French and in Spanish. Articles are fully reviewed, whereas reports represent messages or viewpoints.

The Bulletin is indexed by BIOSIS and the Zoological Record.

It is an Open Access Journal, and can also be accessed electronically from the following link:

IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin Index

Editor of the Bulletin is

Arno C. Gutleb
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
Dept. of Production Animal Clinical Sciences
POB 8146 Dep.
N-0033 Oslo
Norway
Fax.: ++31-84-8823459
e-mail: iucnosgbull@yahoo.co.uk

Submit material for publication and requests for copies to the Editor.

Subscription for the Bulletin has to be directed to the editor and needs to be renewed annually. The price per volume (two issues) is 16 € (inclusive mailing costs). It can be paid by VISA card or by money transfer (in EURO only!)

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Because the Bulletin is send out by ordinary mail overseas mailing can take several weeks.

The IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin appears biannually. Articles, reports, symposium announcements and information on recent publications are welcome. All submissions should be typed double-spaced. The submission of an electronic manuscript on diskette or by e-mail is strongly recommended. Reports should not exceed 2000 words in length, i.e. not to exceed four printed pages, including diagrams and tables. Articles may be longer. Diagrams, maps and tables should be included as a photocopy ready for reprint. A short abstract for translation into Spanish and French has to be included.

Articles will be fully reviewed. Authors are requested to add a notice as to whether they submit an article or a report.

Last Updated: 21 April, 2005