According to the Facebook group Singapore Wildlife Sightings, a group of otters was spotted at Ulu Pandan last Sunday (April 9).
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The group of otters were seen hunting for fish and most of them seem to have gotten their prize. While otters look like small cute animals it is best not to go near them or touch them.
The otters have integrated well into our environment and sightings of the furry animal are getting more and more common.
What to do when I encounter otters?
- DO NOT touch, chase or corner the otters. Observe them from a distance. Going too close to the otters may frighten them.
- DO NOT talk loudly and do not use flash photography. Noise and light may scare and provoke the otters.
- DO NOT feed the otters. The otters have their own food in the environment and their natural eating habits keep the ecosystem healthy.
- DO NOT litter or leave sharp objects in the water. Clean and safe waterways filled with fish and aquatic life make good habitats for the otters to frolic and feed in.
- DO keep your dog on a tight leash. Your dog might chase the otters and frighten them, and keeping your dog on a tight leash will help to keep it safe.
Image Source: Singapore Wild Life Sightings/Facebook