Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Understanding Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

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Lecture

The thing about river otter scats…scientific and educational opportunities

Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Event Location

Schmidt Conference Room

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Serfrass (Frostburg State University)

Event Details

Dr. Serfass will discuss the use of river scat and latrines as a means of estimating river otter populations, and the use of otters as flagship species for conservation and education. Light snacks will be provided.

Our Thursday seminars are free and open to the public. Since they are directed towards scientists, they are more technical than our evening lectures. View our evening lecture lineup.