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Researchers horrified by disturbing discovery captured in trendy cafes: 'There's a lot more … than we previously thought'However, researchers recently found evidence of extensive, behind-the-scenes poaching driven by their popularity. ...
Ironically, otters are not exactly a novelty in Japan. River otters, or kawauso, play a major role in Japanese folklore as shapeshifters known for their mischievous and playful nature. This ...
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Researchers raise red flag over alarming new pet obsession in Japan: 'We aim to continue conducting research'the continued trafficking of the animals poses a threat to wild otter populations. Since the Japanese river otter was officially declared extinct in 2012, the first author of the study ...
Editor’s note: On August 25 and 26, the 18th CITES Conference of the Parties voted to list the Asian small-clawed otter and the smooth-coated otter on Appendix I, effectively banning ...
The Asian small-clawed otter was designated "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Japanese river otter was officially deemed "extinct" in 2012. Dwindling ...
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