China's rivers and lakes once saw wide distribution of the Eurasian otter, an apex predator found in aquatic ecosystems. This cute but ferocious mammal had disappeared from our sight due to overhunting and habitat destruction.
Sichuan Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, one of the best places to observe wildlife in China, discovered the surprising existence of Eurasian otters within its territory, sparking a series of efforts to protect the species.
