Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) in the marine environment to which they have adapted so successfully. Hebrides, Scotland.

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) catching and eating snake pipefish (Entelerus aequoreus). Hebrides, Scotland.

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries su

Pair of Eurasian river otters (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish, long-spined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis). Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries su

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries su

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries su

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrid

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) mother and cub resting in seaweed. Hebrides, Scotland