Smooth-coated otters are bumping into people in Goa more frequently. This is because communities in the Indian city are continually expanding into the native animal’s territory. “At some point, we will drive this species out of these areas,” Katrina Fernandez says. The ecologist and co-founder of Wild Otter Research is looking into the impact humans have on the creatures. She records otters in unprotected habitats and uses her research to inform conservation policies in the country. Thanks to her team, the future of India will include space for humans and otters alike. Contribute to Fernandez’s efforts at milkywire.com/impacters/katrina. Footage by Wild Otters Research and Atul Borker was used in the creation of this film.
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