Numerous cases have been reported globally of imported rare animals being kept as exotic pets. Japan is seen as a particularly large market, but the realities of illegal trade remain unclear.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says the animal is still endangered as a result of climate change and ship strikes. During the summer months, the mammals are often found near Antarctica. Japan still ...

Although the Japanese river otter is not in paintings ... popular in the early Edo period The exhibition includes many ...