Fact File
Scientific name: Lutra lutra
Length: 60-80cm
Tail: 32-56cm
Weight: 6-8kg
Average lifespan: 5-10 years
Did you know…?
The otter population in much of Britain and Europe underwent a sudden and catastrophic decline in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, otters are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) and their future is much brighter.
How you can help…
To help protect our resident otters, the anchoring of boats and access to sensitive areas is restricted.
Wildlife & Nature Highlights
Wildlife & Nature at Llys-y-Frân
The mix of farmland, woodland, scrub and waterside habitats means Llys-y-Frân Lake is an area rich in wildlife and nature.
• FIND OUT MORE •Birds
Llys-y-Frân offers a mix of farmland, woodland, scrub and waterside habitats which attracts a rich array of birdlife.
• FIND OUT MORE •Polecats
Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on the brink of extinction in the UK.
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