Guide to Otters
The Springwatch team are joined by Simon King and Charlie Hamilton James for an in-depth view of one of the United Kingdom's most charismatic yet enigmatic animals - the otter.
The Springwatch team are joined by fieldcraft experts Simon King and Charlie Hamilton James for an in-depth view of one of the UK's most charismatic yet enigmatic animals - the otter.
Living not only along our rivers but also at the coast, otters have remarkable adaptations to a life both in and out of water. The team bring you the very latest scientific discoveries as well as a review of the turbulent history of the otter in the UK. It looks like the otter is making a steady comeback around the country but not everybody agrees this is good news.
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Filming otters in rivers
Duration: 02:03
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How to track an otter
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Swimming with otters
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A clear view of an otter hunting
Duration: 00:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Presenter | Martin Hughes-Games |
| Producer | Sally Cryer |
| Executive Producer | Tim Scoones |
| Participant | Simon King |
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