Otters are more than just cute faces, they are top predators in the wetland food chain and guardians of ecosystem balance. Ahead of World Otters Day, the Malaysia Otter Network and Rimbun Dahan are teaming up to shine a light on these remarkable mammals through a day of engaging activities for all ages. We speak with wildlife biologist Woo Chee Yoong and Rimbun Dahan’s Bilqis Hijjas about the event and the broader mission to protect Malaysia’s wetlands and their wild inhabitants.


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Otters are more than just cute faces, they are top predators in the wetland food chain and guardians of ecosystem balance. Ahead of World Otters Day, the Malaysia Otter Network and Rimbun Dahan are teaming up to shine a light on these remarkable mammals through a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rimbundahan.org/world-otter-day-2025/">day</a> of engaging activities for all ages. We speak with wildlife biologist Woo Chee Yoong and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rimbundahan.org/">Rimbun Dahan</a>’s Bilqis Hijjas about the event and the broader mission to protect Malaysia’s wetlands and their wild inhabitants. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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