European Otter The elusive otter is one of our top predators, feeding mainly on fish (particularly eels and salmonids), waterbirds, amphibians and crustaceans. Otters have their cubs in underground burrows, known as 'holts'. Excellent and lithe swimmers, the young are in the water by 10 weeks of age. Otters are well suited to a life on the water as they have webbed feet, dense fur to keep them warm, and can close their ears and nose when underwater. They require clean rivers, with an abundant source of food and plenty of vegetation to hide their secluded holts. Otters are probably my favourite animal (have you heard the noise they make when they're hungry!?) and this little critter is a part of my wildlife series. Prints of which are on sale now in store. Link in bio. #otter #otters #otterartwork #otterillustration #otterillustrations #otterart https://www.instagram.com/p/CfJhXpIsSPu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=