Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). Otters in western Scotland have adapted well to life in a marine environment, though proximity to sources of fresh water is essential. Hebrides, Scotland

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

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating flatfish. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). With her only cub nearby, this mother is displaying great alertness. Hebrides, Scotland

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

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

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

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) 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) among seaweed and rocks. Hebrides, Scotland