November 17, 2016 (v1)
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We report the observation of an event of mortality of ribbed newts ( Pleu - rodeles waltl ) and Iberian spadefoot toads ( Pelobates cultripes ) due to predation by a pair of otters ( Lutra lutra ) in a temporary pond complex in southern Spain. The pecu- liar predation mode on ribbed newts, with extraction of soft organs through an inci - sion...
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