​Eurasian Otter

  • Researchers have confirmed the presence of the elusive Eurasian Otter one of the least-known of India’s three Otter species in the Western Ghats after more than 70 years.
  • Eurasian otter has been earliest recorded from the Western Ghats (Coorg in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri and Palani hill ranges).
  • Its IUCN Status is Near Threatened.
  • All 3 species of otters in India are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act and are listed in CITES Appendices.
  • Eurasian Otter – CITES Appendix I; WPA Schedule II
  • Smooth Coated Otter – CITES Appendix II; WPA Schedule II
  • Clawless Otter – CITES Appendix II; WPA Schedule ....
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