I was asked but suggested Otter Trust as Bristol Otter Group I do not think exist any more -certainly ignored a request to put in some comments re building on the outskirts of Bristol where we know otters are.
A vulnerable otter cub found alone by a Bristol canal has been saved by an animal charity.
A local barge owner had heard her repeated crying and found the female cub by the water’s edge with no sign of its mother.
The UK Wild Otter Trust say she was cold, underweight and distressed when they arrived at the Bristol Feeder Canal.
She has been named Avon and is thought to be 6-7 weeks old.
Eurasian otter cubs typically remain with their mothers for a year.
Dave Webb, founder of the trust, said her chances of survival alone would have been very slim: “Avon was extremely vulnerable when she reached us.
“At her age, otter cubs depend entirely on their mothers for warmth and feeding, so being alone on the canal bank was life-threatening.
“Thankfully, she’s already feeding well and showing signs of strength.
“It’s always heartbreaking when a cub becomes separated this young, but the progress Avon is making is wonderful to see.
“She’ll stay with us until she’s grown and fully ready for release back into the wild.”
