Otter Conservation

"Otters are animals you never knew you needed to know about"

Otter are animals known by few and studied by handful

Otters are the keystone species of the riverine ecosystem

Being the only semi-aquatic mammals found in India; otters play a unique role in maintaining ecological balance

Goa is home to two species of otters namely Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) and Asian Small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus).

Both these species are listed as Vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN Red List.

Create long lasting conservation impact which will benefit both wildlife and people living in the landscape

Address the conservation needs of otters at grassroots level in Goa

1. Monitor otter populations in Goa; study their behavior and adaptations

2. Build otter conservation capacity among the local stakeholders

3. Restore otter habitats; prevent further degradation

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Monitoring otters on the go

Track otter population

Our team works continuously to track otter population and understand their conservation need

Fresh Sign

Fresh otter defecation often gathers interest of smaller creatures like butterflies and ants.

Camera Trap

We study otter behavior and adaptations using camera traps

Human-otter cohabitation

We study human-otter cohabitation and do our bit to support their well-being

Human-otter cohabitation

Understanding the vulnerability of Asian Small-clawed otter to climate change

Buffer area of Bhagvan Mahavir National Park and Mollem National Park.