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The European otter (Lutra lutra) is a mammal belonging to the mustelidae family that can be found across all types of water-based environments (where they can easily source food), Its preferred environment, however, are still the crystalline waters around dense riverside forest areas, where they can find the needed quiet and protection to hide and reproduce. |
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Pollution poses its main threat, closely followed by the destruction of its habitat and resource overexploitation.
In the Principality of Asturias’ Regional Catalogue of Endangered Species, it is described as “of special gravity”. All photographs in this feature were taking after obtaining the relevant permissions.
