21(1): 19 - 23 THE EURASIAN OTTER IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS George GORGADZE NACRES (www.nacres.org); PO Box 20; Tbilisi; Georgia (CIS) e-mail: giorgi.gorgadze@nacres.org (received 22nd … New Information on the Predation of Fish Eating Birds by the Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) Jordi Ruiz-Olmo and Rosa Marsol. he Eurasian otter Lutra lutra, categorized as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List (Ruiz-Olmo et al., 2008)suffered a large decline in both range and population size throughout Europe between approximately 1945 and 1985, disappearing from many areas (Mason & Macdonald, 1986). Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. IUCN Status: Near Threatened; Species in India: Smooth-coated, Asian small-clawed and Eurasian Otters . In the early 1980sefforts were made, mainly on the It is an elusive animal which has sleek brown fur, often paler on its underside, covering its long lithe body, thick tail and little legs. According to a report published by TRAFFIC [a strategic alliance of IUCN and WWF to check and curb illegal trade of flora and fauna], the main reason apart from the habitat loss is the existence of a humongous black market dealing in pelts of these animals along with illegal pet trade of otter pups. The census has begun in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR). Extensive distribution, however, does not mean the species has a high population or high density. Citation: Oleynikov, AY (2019). The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) has been reported to be widely distributed in mountain wetlands of Nepal, though recent records have been scarce. The census has begun in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR). Previous | Contents | Next. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is classed as “Near Threatened” in the IUCN Red Data List, which means it is near to facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. However, IUCN lists BOTH "European Otter" and "Eurasian Otter" as the common name. The Otters in Zoos Task Force was born in 2008. In some environments, however, such as the Scottish Isles, it has diurnal habits and forages in the sea, later looking for freshwater pools to wash the salt out of its pelt. Otters are opportunistic carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. This study is focused on four otter species in Asia; the Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra, the Hairy-nosed Otter Lutra sumatrana, the Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus and the Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata. Abstract. Habitat The Eurasian otter is an elusive, solitary otter that has one of the widest distributions of all palearctic mammals, from Ireland to China and down to SoutheastAsia.Notwithstanding its large range,its population is declining in many countries in which it is not protected and in others its status is unknown. It is a European branch of the weasel or Mustelidae family. Lives in small pa © International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group This has steadied and the decline is not as drastic as it was over the last 23 years. The Eurasian otter is a typical species of the otter subfamily. According to the IUCN Red List, the overall estimate of the population in the United Kingdom was around 10,395 individuals in 2004. The species of otter caught on camera in Tsushima, Japan, by scientists from the Ryukyu University, was confirmed to be a Eurasian otter by DNA analysis of spraint found on site by OSG member extraordinaire Dr. Hiroshi Sasaki. The Eurasian otter is very well adapted to the aquatic environment. Eurasian Otters. This website was made possible through generous support from: You must log in to access advanced IUCN Red List functionality. It has short limbs, webbed feet and claws, and highly sensitive whiskers, enabling it to detect prey in murky waters. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is a type of otter.It is also called the European otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter, and Old World otter.It is native to Eurasia.It is found in the rivers and coasts of Europe.It is also found in many parts of Asia, and parts of northern Africa.The Eurasian otter mainly eats fish. Condensed Mission Statement Full Mission Statement The core members are: Jan Reed-Smith (Chair), Addy de Jong, Melanie … “Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra): Exploring evidence in Nepal,” IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin 36(3): 29-37. Brown above and cream below, these long, slender creatures are well-equipped for their aquatic habits. 5: 70 - 75 OTTER SURVEY OF THE ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND (Lutra lutra) Grace and Paul Yoxon Skye Environmental Centre, Harapool, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AQ, Scotland Abstract: A survey of otters on Skye is being undertaken in order to develop a method of systematic recording of otter sightings, and to increase public awareness and interest in otters. The Eurasian otter is an elusive, solitary otter that has one of the widest distributions of all palearctic mammals, from Ireland to China and down to Southeast Asia. predators: birds of prey, crocodiles, dogs, threats: pollution, poaching, habitat loss, accidental trapping, road kill, size: 102-138 cm (body 57-70 cm; tail 35-40 cm). BREAKING NEWS! IUCN Publication Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Southeast Asia is home to four species of otters—Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra, Hairy-nosed Otter Lutra sumatrana, Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus and Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata. IUCN status of Eurasian Otter is “near threatened”. The team reported the finding in a bulletin of the IUCN Otter Specialist Group earlier this year. Eurasian otter | Photo Credit: de02otter Researchers also find fishing cat, another otter species . March 19, 2019. Listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The discovery of Eurasian Otters, comes as a wave of new hope to conservationists and environmentalists alike, as these creatures have found a new home in the Indian landscape. The Otters in Zoos Task Force was born in 2008. Group Bull. However, IUCN lists BOTH "European Otter" and "Eurasian Otter" as the common name. Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Measuring Recovery with the IUCN Green Status of Species. The group consists of a number of core members with various advisors. Their bones show osteosclerosis, increasing their density to reduce buoyancy. IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin ©IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group. In 2002 a reintroduction programme was started, and between June 2002 and April 2008 a total of 30 individuals (10 males and 20 females) were released into a lowland peat marsh in the north of the Netherlands. The IUCN status has been described as precautionary. Review of scientific sources and interviews with otter-aware people clearly showed that the Eurasian Otter lives in most of the aquatic ecosystems of Iran. The Eurasian otter is an elusive, solitary otter that has one of the widest distributions of all palearctic mammals, from Ireland to China and down to SoutheastAsia.Notwithstanding its large range,its population is declining in many countries in which it is not protected and in others its status is unknown. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is a type of otter. Previous | Contents | Next. It is also called the elusive common otter and measures an average of 14 lbs in weight and about 16 inches in length. Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Otter The aims of the IUCN SSC Otter Specialist Group are to provide leadership for the conservation of all otter species (Lutrinae), determine and review on a continuing basis the status and needs of otters, and promote the implementation of necessary research, conservation and management programmes by appropriate individuals, organisations and governments. Less information is available on veterinary care in captive otters. 2013). It is native to Eurasia. As per an above post, another editor has expressed disagreement with … The illegal wildlife trade poses a direct threat to all four species as they are popular for their fur and increasingly for their supposed qualities as pets. 19(2): 103 - 106. The chromosome-level genome assembly will help answer the above questions, which has important conservation implications for this species. For standardization, I am proposing using the MSW3 common name of "European Otter", although I have no qualms about abandoning that preference if either MSW3 is incorrect or if common usage has changed since the last edition of MSW. We publish peer-reviewed manuscripts containing information from original research that contributes to understanding of any aspect of the biology of the 13 otter species. It has short limbs, webbed feet and claws, and highly sensitive whiskers, enabling it to detect prey in murky waters. IUCN Otter Spec. In the wilderness, territorial expansion has been observed throughout Europe and many reports on the distribution or the status of this species are published every year. For the first time, Uttar Pradesh is taking a census of otters in its protected areas. Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of a viable, breeding population of Eurasian Otters, a fishing cat in the brackish water lagoon. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes badgers, martens, wolverines, mink among others. Keywords Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra, Morocco, PCB, pollution, recovery, survey T he Eurasian otter Lutra lutra, categorized as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List (Ruiz-Olmo et al., 2008)suffered a large decline in both range and population size throughout Europe between approximately 1945 and 1985, disappearing from many areas (Mason & Macdonald, 1986). IUCN SSC Otter Specialist Group ARKive Photographs and videos of Eurasian otters. The team reported the finding in a bulletin of the IUCN Otter Specialist Group earlier this year. To save searches and access a historical view of information you have downloaded you are required to register for an account. Otters Otters live on fish and spend much of its time in or close to water bodies. The position of the eyes high on the head allow it to see out of the water whilst the rest of the body is below. Eurasian Otter Current Affairs - 2020. BHUBANESWAR: In what is being seen as a reflection of strong ecological conservation in Chilika, Eurasian Otter, a semi-aquatic mammal native to … It is able to generate heat internally thus is "endothermic." Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 1 - 48 (April 2006) Citation: Karami,M., Mirzaei, R. & Hamzehpour, M. (2006) Status Of Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) in Iran IUCN Otter Spec. Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Uttar Pradesh Begins Otter Census. On the same site are photos and videos of the marine otter ( Lontra felina ), sea otter ( Enhydra lutris ), smooth-coated otter ( Lutrogale perspicillata ) and giant otter ( Pteronura brasiliensis ). The Eurasian otter is very well adapted to the aquatic environment. The Eurasian otter is an aquatic mammal belonging to the Mutelidae family together with weasels and badgers. The Otter Specialist Group (OSG) is part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Eurasian Otters. It is found in the rivers and coasts of Europe. The species of otter caught on camera in Tsushima, Japan, by scientists from the Ryukyu University, was confirmed to be a Eurasian otter by DNA analysis of spraint found on site by OSG member extraordinaire Dr. Hiroshi Sasaki.This is FANTASTIC news :) The Eurasian otter is chiefly brown on its upper side while its underside is cream-colored. This species has made a spectacular comeback in the British Isles since the 1980s when pollution levels decreased and it became protected.This playful otter has a varied diet which includes fish, crustaceans, amphibians and sometimes reptiles, birds, eggs, insects and worms. Diet comprises several small animals, mainly crabs and small fishes. Version 2020-3. and make known the status and conservation needs of otters, promoting the wise management of otter … The IUCN-SSC Otter Specialist Group has produced otter conservation programs since 1974. IUCN Otter Spec. IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin ©IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group. Condensed Mission Statement Full Mission Statement The core members are: Jan Reed-Smith (Chair), Addy de Jong, Melanie … The group consists of a number of core members with various advisors. IUCN Status: Near Threatened; Species in India: Smooth-coated, Asian small-clawed and Eurasian Otters; Habitat: Smooth-coated — all over India; Asian small-clawed — only in the Himalayan foothills, parts of the Eastern and southern Western Ghats; Eurasian — Western Ghats and Himalayas. Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group The IUCN OSG Bulletin is the scientific journal of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group. The aims of the Group, as set out by IUCN, are to: 1. Surveying and monitoring distribution and population trends of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) : guidelines and evaluation of the standard method for surveys as recommended by the European section of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group. Currently this species is classified as Near Threatened (NT) and its numbers today are decreasing. IUCN 2021. March 19, 2019. These are organised into subgroups that work to cover issues such as specific species husbandry, rehabilitation and so on. Following strict bans on use of these compounds, and action against poaching, otter … Otters have their cubs in underground burrows, known as 'holts'. Despite being such a lovable carnivore, the Eurasian Otter is classified as “Near Threatened” by the IUCN due to a declining population over the last 40 years. For standardization, I am proposing using the MSW3 common name of "European Otter", although I have no qualms about abandoning that preference if either MSW3 is incorrect or if common usage has changed since the last edition of MSW. Provide leadership for the conservation of all otter species (Lutrinae). There are 13 existing species, all semiaquatic or marine, with varied diets based on crustaceans, fish, molluscs, amphibians, invertebrates and more. The Eurasian river otter is listed as Near Threatened under the IUCN red list, and some populations have been decreasing. Otters Otters live on fish and spend much of its time in or close to water bodies. The Eurasian otter is a semi-aquatic species living in a wide range of freshwater habitats and along coasts. The position of the eyes high on the head allow it to see out of the water whilst the rest of the body is below. Eurasian Otter Current Affairs - 2020. 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