The creatures are being spotted in many areas including by the famous Pulteney Bridge.

The UK Wild Otter Trust is asking people to donate Christmas trees for their otters to play with.

The otter, undeterred by passers-by, is spotted dragging a huge fish along the path in time for a snack.

Tinsel, found in Norfolk and Star, found in Wiltshire, will be cared for before being released back into the wild.

Fifteen cameras along two rivers have filmed otter families playing and feeding.

The UK Wild Otter Trust says the two otters rescued a week apart found companionship as cubs

The playful pair are seen in a tributary of the Tyne, messing about on a pontoon near a pub.

The UK Wild Otter Trust says countless otters die and are injured on roads nationwide each year.