Zimbabwean Otter Project Completed

James Butler of Zimbabwe has completed his study on the clawless otter in the highlands, where he concentrated on resource use within the crab-eating guild (see OSG Bulletin N° 8). James was able to submit his thesis at the end of last year and was awarded a First Class MSc for his efforts. At present James is preparing manuscripts for publication, which we hope to see in print soon.Since the otter symposium in South Africa during September, James has sent many appeals for funds to potential donors, requesting funding for a survey of Zimbabwean otters; but he has had no positive responses. He will probably be taking up a research post in the Department of Biology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare in 1994.