In 2018, the OSG met up in the Italian Alps, together with members and experts of five European countries, to discuss and develop a strategy to expand the recolonization of otters in the Alpine region. The meeting concluded successfully with the Otters in the Alps Manifesto. Read document here.
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TRAFFIC Report – Japan 2018
The present study was conducted as a rapid assessment to gain insights into the trade patterns of pet…
Nepal Otter Action Plan – Research focus
A new publication from the Himalayan Otter Network, edited by Sanjan Thapa, lays out the basic research and…
Hand rearing 1.1 Asian Small Clawed Otter
Captive conditions and husbandry at times are challenging for species that requireextreme privacy for successful reproduction. Infanticide and/or…
North American (Nearctic) River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Husbandry Notebook, Section 1 Chapters 1 – 6
This 4th edition includes updated information. Since publication of the last edition significant work has been done on…
IUCN SSC Otter Specialist Group 2019 Report
The OSG published a report regarding the IUCN/SSC OSG group, mentioning the projected impact and targets for the…
Global Species Action Plan
The Global Species Action Plan provides a guide for countries to integrate species actions into their national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
