International Otter Survival Fund

The International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) was inspired by observing otters in their natural habitat.

Because the otter lives, feeds and plays on land and in the water and is at the peak of the food chain it is an ambassador species to a first class environment. IOSF was set up to protect and help the 13 species of otter worldwide through a combination of compassion and science. They support projects to protect otters, which will also ensure that we have a healthy environment for all species, including our own.

IOSF works closely with other organisations to protect otters in the wild and in captivity. In particular we are concerned with the high level of wildlife crime involving otters and we are members and partners of Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW UK), Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime in Scotland (PAWS) and Wildleaks.

They want to protect otters so that future generations to come can enjoy one of the world’s most charming, elusive and enjoyable mammals.

The IOSF aims to work with local communities throughout the world to educate, inform and encourage the protection and conservation of otters.

Through a programme of research, the IOSF will become the world’s foremost authority on otter behaviour, habitat, persecution and conservation.

They want people throughout the world to be as appalled by Otter persecution and hunting as we are towards Tiger and Rhino hunting.

They would like to educate people to the benefits of Otters, what healthy populations mean for the environment and dispel myths that are causing Otters to be intentionally disturbed, persecuted and hunted.

To find our more about IOSF and the work they do, visit their website by clicking the logo below.