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Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, which were established in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water. This, however, is just a small part of their story - throughout history the otter has also been widely hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. In Otter, Daniel Allen reveals how the animal's identity has been shaped by human interactions. Otters, while feared by some communities, were hunted to near extinction by others - killed for their valuable pelts in the north Pacific and chased with hounds for sport in Britain. In contrast, some Native Americans revered the otter and fishermen in parts of Asia trained otters to assist them. Sadly, all thirteen species of otter are now considered threatened, and their survival is by no means certain. This wide-ranging book includes anecdotes from folklore, sports and popular literature, as well as exploring the movement against otter hunting and the ongoing efforts towards the otter's conservation. Otter is a lively book that offers a new way of thinking about this much-loved but endangered animal.
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Daniel Allen is a human geographer with expertise in cultural, historical and environmental geography. He is also an affiliate member of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group.
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An entertaining and educational read
2012/2/29
形式:ペーパーバック
The only thing I knew about Otters before reading this was that , they lived in Holts and were quite cute. This book tells all you need to know about an interesting and elusive creature. Who knew that once they were mistaken for things as strange as Leopards and even a Brontosaur? Nicely presented book too. Look forward to reading more in this series.
Otter - A Great and Informative Read
2012/3/19
形式:ペーパーバック
Otter explores the interactions between human and otter that have existed for many centuries. Otter hunting for commercial gain and for sport are examined in detail and with historical accuracy. There is also a thorough discussion of the otter presence in human folklore and literature. Allen details many of the well known human-otter stories including Gavin Maxwell's Ring of Bright Water and Henry Williamson's Tarka the Otter, as well as some potentially less known stories like Moses, My Otter by Frances Pitt. The book's final two chapters explore otters in movies and on television, and the importance of protecting otters.
Throughout the book, Dr. Allen weaves a web of the human-otter connection that exists and the importance that connection has on humans as well as otters. It is highly recommended to otter novices and aficianados alike!
Throughout the book, Dr. Allen weaves a web of the human-otter connection that exists and the importance that connection has on humans as well as otters. It is highly recommended to otter novices and aficianados alike!
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