Otters
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Species information
Vietnam is home to four endangered otter species: the Asian small-clawed otter, the smooth-coated otter, the hairy-nosed otter, and the Eurasian otter.
Otters are social animals that typically live in family groups in the wild.
Otters feed on fish, crabs, and other small aquatic creatures.
Geographic distribution
Vietnam is home to four endangered otter species: the Asian small-clawed otter, the smooth-coated otter, the hairy-nosed otter, and the Eurasian otter.
Otters inhabit rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, mangrove forests, and other wetlands with clean water, abundant food, and healthy riverside vegetation.
Threat level
Both the Asian small-clawed otter and smooth-coated otter are listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.
Otters are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade for pets, hunting for their fur, habitat destruction, and food scarcity.
THREATS FACING OTTERS
WHAT IS SVW DOING TO CONSERVE OTTERS IN VIETNAM?
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Rescued otters
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Otters released back into the wild