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TOTAL FUNDS RAISED FOR OTTER CONSERVATION:
£825
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FURGET-ME-NOT
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The aim of the Furget-Me-Not campaign is to reconcile the survival of both otters and people.
Shepreth Wildlife Park became aware of the campaign in 2008, but has cared for otters for many years.
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OTTERS IN DANGER
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Otters face adversities such as the degradation of wetlands, competition for food sources, and persecution from fishermen who see them as a threat to their livelihood and equipment. All this has driven the numbers of Asian otters so low, that the survival of their species is endangered.
In South East Asia, in particular Cambodia, Asian small clawed otters, smooth coated otters and the very rare hairy nosed otter, are all being illegally killed for their pelts, which are then traded by middle men to China, where the biggest market for fur is. The trappers are fishermen who are extremely poor and need the money to keep their families alive.
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OTTER DAY 2009
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Along with Darma and Tico, our resident otters, the park helps raise awareness of the Asian otter’s plight and the work of Furget-Me-Not
Our visitor’s generous donations, and sponsorship money raised by two of the keeper’s kayaking in 2008, are sent directly to the charity.
In 2009 the park raised more funds for the charity through the OTTER AWARENESS DAY, which was held on 11th August.
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