Studies on Otter's ecology have been largely inspired by a decline
in their populations all over their range of distribution and a
perception that it is a 'keystone species' in the wetland
ecosystem. Deficiency of baseline data on its distribution and
ecology is a major constraint that species' conservation is facing
in India. Thus to ascertain the conservation status and habitat use
pattern of Smooth coated Otter in Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary,
north India the study was conducted in the year of 2010. The
occurrence of Otters along Boodhi Ganga is attributed to habitat
features such as deep waters forming pools, prey availability,
presence of shoreline vegetation and gentle bank slopes. Otter
occurrence was found to be associated with deep pools that provided
good foraging grounds. Shoreline vegetation is important in
providing suitable terrestrial habitats for Otters and also serves
as escape cover. Gentle bank slopes are favored by Otters as it
reduces energy expenditure while foraging or grooming activities.
The findings of the survey append the new locality record in the
distribution range of Smooth coated Otter in north India.
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