A new family in Aylesbury are causing a stir on social media.
It’s after a video of the family of otters was posted to the Aylesbury Grapevine Facebook group.
Emily Turvey, who’s a member of the group, caught them on camera at the bridge near the Waterside Theatre and shared the video which led to hundreds of comments.
Some members expressed their delight at the film but others thought the otters could be mink.
Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust's Mammal Project Officer Julia Lofthouse said: “Otters are such charismatic creatures and we're lucky to have them on most of our main waterways in Buckinghamshire. They are elusive and usually come out at night to hunt, so they can be difficult to spot.
“This sighting near Aylesbury, of what appears to be an otter family, is just fantastic.
"Last century otter numbers across the UK nose-dived, due to chemical poisoning, hunting and destruction of habitats. Now otter populations are recovering, which is a great species success story and could lead to more otter spotting in the future - so keep your eyes and ears open!"
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