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Eurasian Otter
Lutra lutra
IUCN Red List status: Near threatened
IUCN Red List status
- Worldwide
- 11,903 observations
- Group
- Mammals
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About
The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), also known as the European otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter, and Old World otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. The most widely distributed member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae), it is found in the waterways and coasts of Europe, many parts of Asia, and parts of northern Africa. The Eurasian otter has a diet mainly of fish, and is strongly territorial. It is...
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Recent sightings near Ulaanbaatar
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 2, 2026Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, MNObserver: Dorota KudělkováView observation from Jul 2, 2026 on iNaturalist