World Otter Day

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2022 Date	25 May 2022
2023 Date	31 May 2023

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World Otter Day in 2022

Wednesday, 25 May

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World Otter Day History

World Otter Day seeks to raise awareness about otters. Otters are carnivorous mammals within the Lutrinae subfamily. They are semi-aquatic or marine species that primarily eat fish and small insects. This day aims to highlight the importance of otters to their ecosystems. Many are endangered which means in the future, they could face extinction. Otters around the world face threats like habitat loss, pollution, and illegal trading.

World Otter Day was established in 2014. It is observed annually on the last Wednesday of May.

Top Tweets for World Otter Day -

Updated 03:17

Happy World Otter Day! Enjoy this soothing video of otters in Scotland hunting for food. #NaturePBS https://t.co/j7UWM9gwQb
— Nature (@PBSNature) May 25, 2022

Happy World Otter Day! We typically take in a few otters each year and getting to see one of these elusive animals will always be a privilege to us. To celebrate, here are some pictures of some of our otterly adorable patients over the years! https://t.co/7Ct0cEYx9L
— Tiggywinkles (@TiggywinklesUK) May 25, 2022

Apparently it's World Otter Day! Look out for those furry little otters, they are precious and need protecting. Even Purple haired ones like this one! Look at that pose! #WorldOtterDay2022 https://t.co/MHyECZ2LG0
— Reggie the Otter 🏳️‍🌈 🔜 CFz 2022 (@KimahriKidge) May 25, 2022

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World Otter Day Facts

There are 13 species of otters, and just about all of their populations are decreasing. All of them are listed on the IUCN Red List which tracks the status of threatened species.
Otters face several threats to their population:
1) Pollution
2) Habitat Loss
3) Trapping
4) Illegal Trade
Otters are considered to be lucky animals and a symbol of loyalty and honesty in some Native American cultures.