These standards represent the absolute minimum acceptable standards for keeping this species in captivity. They fall very short of the optimum conditions. Falling below these standards seriously affects the welfare state of the animals.
This document was prepared by members of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Otter Specialist Group at the Xth International Otter Colloquium, 10 – 16th October 2007, Hwacheon, South Korea.
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