Furget-Me-Not is a campaign set up by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF), specifically to help the plight of Asian otters in their native countries. Its aim is to stop the illegal killing of otters for the fur trade.

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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.

These otters already 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.

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. One of the current residents, Darma, is a charming little character belonging to the smallest of the 13 species of otter; the Asian short clawed otter. She is very bright and loves to play, quickly taking to the clicker training, given by her keepers to provide her with a good form of enrichment.

Along with Darma, 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.

For more information on the work of Furget-Me-Not go to:
www.furgetmenot.org.uk