Prof. Dr. Thomas Serfass

Professor of Wildlife Ecology and IUCN Otter Specialist Chair · Department of Biology · Frostburg State University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Thomas Serfass is North American coordinator for the IUCN Otter Specialist Group, pioneering river otter and fisher restoration across eastern North America and evaluating non-invasive hair snaring techniques.

River Otter Reintroduction Ecology Carnivore Non-Invasive Genetic Sampling Fisher Habitat Restoration Wildlife Ecotourism Impact

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Institution: Frostburg State University
Department / Faculty: Department of Biology
Primary Field: River Otter Reintroduction Ecology
Campus Location: Frostburg, Western Maryland, United States

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