About Otterbrook
What This Resource Covers
Otterbrook is a reference archive focused on freshwater wildlife observation in Italy. The content is organised around three overlapping areas: the ecology of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) within Italian river systems, the freshwater fish communities that share those systems, and the walking routes that put observers in close proximity to riparian habitats without causing disturbance.
The geographic focus is Italy, with particular attention to the Po catchment in the north, the Arno and Tiber basins in central regions, and the smaller Apennine streams that support isolated but ecologically significant wildlife populations. Material from adjacent wetland areas — including the Po Delta Regional Park and the nature reserves along the lower Po fluvial belt — is included where it is directly relevant to otter distribution.
Editorial Approach
Articles on this site are written in a descriptive style, drawing on published field surveys, peer-reviewed ecology literature, and publicly available monitoring data. No original field research is conducted under the Otterbrook name. Where specific population estimates or range maps are cited, the underlying source is identified and linked.
Content is updated periodically. The publication date shown on each page reflects the most recent substantive edit, not the original publication. Readers who identify factual errors are welcome to write to info@otterbrook.eu.
Contact and Organisation Details
Otterbrook is registered as an editorial information archive in Italy.
- Registered address: Via della Natura 14, 06100 Perugia (PG), Italy
- VAT number: IT 03847210549
- Telephone: +39 075 573 0210
- Email: info@otterbrook.eu
Photography and Image Credits
All photographs used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences that permit reproduction with attribution. Image captions on each page include the original file name and licence type. No stock photography services are used.
Disclaimer
The information on this site is provided for general reference only. Otterbrook does not make any representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the content for any particular purpose. Readers undertaking field observations should consult current national and regional wildlife regulations. The presence of a species at a location on this site does not imply that access to that location is permitted or advisable.
External links are included for reference. Otterbrook has no control over the content of linked third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for their content or availability.