After a year under their mother’s care, otter pups must begin to fend for themselves. Found in many diverse habitats around the world, from Europe to the Amazon to freezing winter climates, otters are playful yet quite resourceful. Their ultimate survival depends on both skill and adaptability as they hunt and provide for their young, balancing their spirited nature with the demands of the wild.

After a year under their mother’s care, otter pups must begin to fend for themselves. Found in many diverse habitats around the world, from Europe to the Amazon to freezing winter climates, otters are playful yet quite resourceful. Their ultimate survival depends on both skill and adaptability as they hunt and provide for their young, balancing their spirited nature with the demands of the wild.