Eurasian otter

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

Bernard Landgraf

A charismatic and highly adaptable mammal that is perfectly suited to life in aquatic environments. With their sleek, waterproof fur, webbed feet, and keen senses, these playful creatures are a delight to observe in the wild. They have a long, streamlined bodies covered in dense, waterproof fur, which helps to keep them warm and dry while swimming. Their fur is dark brown on their back, fading to a lighter shade on their belly.

Eurasian otters were once hunted for their fur and suffered significant population declines due to habitat loss and pollution. Conservation efforts, including habitat protection and restoration, pollution control, and reintroduction programs, have helped to stabilize their populations, but they remain a species of concern in many areas.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Afghanistan
2020
Albania
2020
Algeria
EN
2020
Andorra
2020
Armenia
EN
2020
Austria
2020
Azerbaijan
EN
2020
Bangladesh
2020
Belarus
2020
Belgium
2020
Bhutan
2020
Bosnia And Herz.
2020
Bulgaria
2020
Cambodia
2020
China
2020
Croatia
2020
Czechia
2020
Denmark
2020
Estonia
2020
Finland
2020
France
2020
Georgia
VU
2020
Germany
2020
Gibraltar
2020
Greece
2020
Hong Kong
2020
Hungary
2020
India
2020
Indonesia
2020
Iran
2020
Iraq
2020
Ireland
2020
Israel
Official estimate
CR
2020
Italy
1,000
Official estimate
NT
2020
Japan
2020
Jordan
2020
Kazakhstan
100
Official estimate
EN
2020
Korea
2020
Kyrgyzstan
2020
Laos
2020
Latvia
2020
Lebanon
CR
2020
Liechtenstein
2020
Lithuania
2020
Luxembourg
2020
Malaysia
2020
Presence Uncertain
Moldova
2020
Mongolia
2020
Montenegro
2020
Morocco
2020
Myanmar
2020
Nepal
2020
Netherlands
2020
Reintroduced
North Korea
2020
North Macedonia
2020
Norway
2020
Pakistan
2020
Poland
2020
Portugal
2020
Romania
2020
Russia
75,000–80,000
Official estimate
NT
2020
San Marino
2020
Serbia
2020
Slovakia
2020
Slovenia
2020
Spain
2020
Sri Lanka
EN
2020
Sweden
2020
Switzerland
2020
Syria
2020
Taiwan
2020
Tajikistan
EN
2020
Thailand
2020
Tunisia
2020
Turkey
2020
Turkmenistan
2020
Ukraine
2020
United Kingdom
10,395
Official estimate
NT
2020
Uzbekistan
EN
2020
Vietnam
2020

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No