Otters are members of the weasel family found worldwide that are endangered due to hunting, habitat loss, and human conflicts. The document discusses otter description, threats like hunting and habitat degradation, and the need for more research and conservation efforts in places like Sindh, Pakistan, Nepal and Spain to help otter populations.

1. The Otter Population. By: Verónica Inés Frías Vivaldi

2. Otter description: Member of the weasel family Found in most continents Feeding habits

3. Endangering factors: Hunting and killing Habitat degradation Loss of wetland habitat Human-otter conflicts

4. Continued… Competition for food Limited research and awareness Weak enforcement of wildlife laws

5. Research and conservation of otters Sindh, Pakistan Nepal Spain

6. Conclusion Otter ecology and conservation Intervention