All you need to know about the most widely distributed otter species
What is the Eurasian otter also known as?
It is also known as the common otter.
What consists of the Eurasian otters' diet?
Eurasian otters primarily feed on fish but are also known to feed on crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles and birds.
Are Eurasian otters social or solitary?
They are largely solitary and elusive.
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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