{"product_id":"otter-by-daniel-allen-9781789142242","title":"Otter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough 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 \u003cem\u003eTarka the Otter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRing of Bright Water\u003c\/em\u003e. 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. Sadly, all thirteen species of otter are now considered threatened, and their survival is by no means certain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOtter,\u003c\/em\u003e Daniel Allen reveals how the animal's identity has been shaped by human interactions. This wide-ranging book includes anecdotes from folklore, sports, and popular literature, as well as exploring the ongoing efforts towards the otter's conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A beautifully presented volume as charming and captivating as its subject matter...you will love this one.' - \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A captivating account of our changing relationship with the otter.' - \u003ci\u003eBBC Wildlife Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'[A] fine furry paean.' - \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854734446828,"sku":"9781789142242","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789142242.jpg?v=1759253444","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/otter-by-daniel-allen-9781789142242","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}