26th Mustelid Colloquium August 27, 2008

The history of the yearly organised Mustelid colloquium has been started in 1982. It has international relevance and interest and a friendly field with a particular importance for students and young scientists, appearing as a golden opportunity to meet with the leading researchers of this interesting, diverse group of carnivores. This meeting also provides an opportunity to foster cooperation between scientists from different countries.

The last colloquium was held in Trebon, Czech Republic, with 84 registered participants, a brilliantly organised event in all respects. The Organizers of the next meeting consider as a great honour to get the chance to continue this tradition.

The colloquium will include plenary and poster sessions; workshops for special topics also can be organised. Traditionally, a poster competition will be organised for students, the winners will be awarded.

Proposed major topics concerning with the target taxa, Mustelidae:

• Methodology: new aspects for the field work and data evaluation


• Land use dynamics and its changes


• Effects of increasing urbanisation on carnivore communities


• Evaluation of the molecular investigations


• Biogeographical patterns and phylogenetical connections


• Conservation biology and ecology


• Behavioural studies


• Parasitology and diseases of mustelid species

Conference information provided by konferenciakalauz.hu

Official Website: http://mustelid2008.elte.hu/