Rare smooth-coated otters spotted in Uttarakhand’s Nandhaur Sanctuary, signals healthy aquatic ecosystem

Rare smooth-coated otters spotted in Uttarakhand’s Nandhaur Sanctuary, signals healthy aquatic ecosystem

Dehradun: In a major boost to conservation efforts, the Uttarakhand Forest Department has confirmed the first official sighting of smooth-coated otters in the Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary. The rare semi-aquatic mammals were captured on camera traps and mobile footage by forest patrol teams in Nainital district. Significance of the discovery Wildlife experts are calling this a landmark moment. Otters are considered bioindicators, meaning they surv…