In the heart of one of the globe’s most active cities, Hong Kong, the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) currently faces significant challenges. Threatened habitatWithin the bustling confines of Hong Kong, the Eurasian otter, a species dependent on lowland wetlands, faces major threats. Focus of the studyThe study delves deep into 131 years of data, offering an unprecedented view of the otter’s historical distribution in Hong Kong. According to the experts, between 1890 and 2020, there has been a worrisome reduction in the Eurasian otter’s presence in Hong Kong. These records, from the 1900s through 2019, underscore this region’s importance for otter conservation in Hong Kong.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 16, 2023 13:13 UTC