Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Read Otter by Daniel Allen available from Rakuten Kobo. 'A beautifully presented volume as charming and captivating as its subject matter.you will love this one.' - Daily Mail 'A captivating account of our changing relationship with the otter.' - BBC Wildlife Magazine ' fine furry paean.' - The Guardian A natural and cultural history of a much-loved animal, the otter. Kp boken Otter av Daniel Allen (ISBN 9781789142242) hos Adlibris. This wide-ranging book includes anecdotes from folklore, sports and popular literature, as well as exploring the ongoing efforts towards the otter's conservation. In Otter, Daniel Allen reveals how the animal's identity has been shaped by human interactions. Sadly, all thirteen species of otter are now considered threatened, and their survival is by no means certain. In this wide-ranging look at the otter, Allen incorporates anecdotes from folklore, sports, popular literature, media, and conservation studies in order to unravel this complicated cultural history.

As Allen explains, otters, while feared by some communities. This, however, is just a small part of their story - throughout history the otter has also been widely hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. Sadly, now all thirteen species of otter are considered threatened, and their survival is by no means certain. In Otter, human geographer Daniel Allen reveals how the animal’s identity has been shaped by this variety of human interactions. Dave Webb, (56), from near Barnstaple, North Devon, is to be recognised. Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, which were established in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water. Lecturer and Programme Director for Published Oct 11, 2017.