"Did you know that the otter is JK Rowling's favourite animal? Or that the earliest evidence of its existence dates back 20 million years? Or that the fur of the sea otter is the densest in the animal kingdom? All these and numerous other intriguing snippets of otter lore are contained within a beautifully presented volume as charming and captivating as its subject matter gorgeous illustrations on nearly every page you will love this one." ContentsĢ Folklore, Fables, Tradition and the Otter This wide-ranging book includes anecdotes from folklore, sports and popular literature, as well as exploring the ongoing efforts towards the otter’s conservation.
In Otter, Daniel Allen reveals how the animal’s identity has been shaped by human interactions. Sadly, all thirteen species of otter are now considered threatened, and their survival is by no means certain.
This, however, is just a small part of their story – throughout history the otter has also been widely hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, which were established in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water.
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