otter

Ever wondered what otters sound like?

Otter noises

Otters communicate through chirping, whistling and twittering noises. They also use scent to mark their territory.

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Otter baby

Little uns

Otters babies are sometimes called kits.

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Otter droppings

Sweet smell

Otters use their sweet smelling pooh, known as spraint, to mark their territory or piece of land.

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Otter or mink?

Spot the difference

Mink are smaller than otters, more like the size of a cat. Also, mink are darker than otters - almost black.

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What do otters eat?

Fish dish

Otters' favourite food is fish. They also eat birds, voles and even rabbits.

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Where do otters live?

Home sweet home

Otters live near rivers in underground dens called holts. They also have resting places along the riverbank for when they fancy forty winks.

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