Course: Discovering UK Otters: Biology, Ecology and Conservation - Online
Field Studies Council
This 3-week course is great for beginners looking to learn more about otters, semi-aquatic animals that belong to the Mustelidae family of carnivorous mammals. During this course, 3 topics will be covered using a variety of self-led online resources, and activities, and then concluded with an interactive Zoom workshop with the expert tutor. An E-certificate is provided upon completion.
What is covered in this course?
- Otter Biology
- Otter Ecology
- Otter Surveying and Conservation
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand how otters evolved, their biology and key adaptations
- Understand where otters live, their feeding ecology, breeding and other behaviours
- Be able to identify the key signs used to survey for otters
- Understand why otter monitoring and surveying is important
- Understand the historic relationships between humans and otters, current threats and measures to conserve and reintroduce otters in the UK
This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.
About Field Studies Council (FSC)
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
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