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UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 A recent otter bite incident has highlighted the dangers of keeping exotic animals as pets. It serves as a crucial reminder that despite their cute appearance, otters retain their natural wild instincts. Additionally, not all otter species can legally be kept as pets, as some are classified as protected wildlife.<\/p>\n\n

Otters vs. beavers: key differences<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Aditya Yudhana, drh, MSi, a wildlife expert from the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), clarified that otters\u2014commonly known as berang-berang<\/em> in Indonesia\u2014are semi-aquatic mammals typically found along riverbanks and in wetlands. From a taxonomic perspective, these animals belong to two distinct classifications.<\/p>\n\n

The first group consists of otters from the order Carnivora, which primarily consume meat as their main source of nutrition. The second group includes beavers from the order Rodentia, herbivores that subsist on plant-based diets. However, beavers are not native to Indonesia. \u201cOtters in Indonesia naturally inhabit the edges of water bodies, where they hunt fish, crustaceans, shrimp, and crabs,\u201d Yudhana explained.<\/p>\n\n

Declining populations and conservation status<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Indonesia is home to four species of otters, with only one\u2014the small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus)\u2014not officially protected under Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. P.106 of 2018. However, this species\u2019 population is rapidly declining due to unchecked exploitation, placing it on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.<\/p>\n

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Aditya Yudhana, drh, MSi, lecturer at the Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA), Universitas Airlangga (Photo: FIKKIA UNAIR)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

\u201cThe exotic pet trade in Indonesia does not rely solely on captive breeding. In most cases, sellers source these animals directly from the wild. It is critical to prevent irresponsible wildlife exploitation driven by hobbyist demand,\u201d Yudhana stressed.<\/p>\n\n

Wild instincts remain intact<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Given this reality, otters captured as adults from the wild cannot be fully domesticated. Their natural instincts remain strong, often resulting in aggressive behaviors such as biting and scratching. Furthermore, the unregulated sale of otters without proper health screenings poses significant zoonotic risks, including rabies, bacterial infections, parasites, and fungal diseases.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf an otter is taken from its natural habitat as an adult, it will never be completely tame. It is different from ex-situ breeding programs, where captive-born otters may develop reduced wild tendencies,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n

Yudhana emphasized the importance of understanding an otter\u2019s natural behaviors, which involve frequent exploration of their surroundings. Failure to accommodate their needs can cause significant stress, potentially endangering owners due to the zoonotic diseases that may arise if an otter becomes ill. <\/p>\n\n

Furthermore, he pointed out that stress can increase an animal\u2019s aggression. While he supports ex-situ conservation efforts to protect and boost otter populations\u2014including non-protected species\u2014he underscored the essential role of veterinarians in researching and assessing the health of otters, which are becoming increasingly popular as exotic pets. \u201cResearch on otters remains limited, making screening, identification, and surveillance a difficult yet vital field that requires more comprehensive data,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Azhar Burhanuddin<\/p>\n\n

Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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