Recently, the first case of Eurasian otter has come to light in Kerala.

Recently, the first case of Eurasian otter has come to light in Kerala.

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 04 2024

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Recently, Eurasian otter has been seen in Kerala for the first time.
This Eurasian otter was seen in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Idukki district of Kerala.
The Eurasian otter is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia.
It is listed as Near Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
It is placed in Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Apart from this, it has also been included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Eurasian otters are shy and nocturnal and are found near small rivers in the interior of forests.
They do their hunting at night.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1984.

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