Otters
How to identify animal droppings
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Where to see otters in the uk
Finding an otter is never easy, but these reserves offer you a good chance - and a fun day out.
Otter guide: where do they live, what do they eat, and how to identify them
An agile hunter of fish, learn more about this carnivorous, semi-aquatic mammal, including how to identify each of the 13 species found worldwide, habitat, diet and other key species facts.
The Secret Life of the Otter
In The Secret Life of the Otter, Andy Howard presents a stunning collection of photos that brings us as close to these captivating creatures as one could ever hope for.
How to identify animal tracks and trails
Learn how to find and identify British animal tracks and trails when they are well preserved in wet mud or snow with BBC Wildlife expert tracking guide.
Can you identify these mustelids?
Find how well you know your mustelids with our quick picture quiz.
7 fascinating facts about giant otters
As the name suggests, the giant otter is the world's largest otter species and is well-known from wildlife documentaries. Find out more about this beautiful mammal.
When is Cities: Nature's New Wild on TV?
Can humans and wildlife live alongside each other in cities? A new BBC series shows that for many animals, cities are just another habitat to live in.
Scientists discover new ancient otter species
Researchers have found a complete fossilised skull of an otter thought to have lived around 6.24 million years ago.
Mink or otter? How to tell the difference
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?