A British man in Singapore who was attacked by otters has said he thought the animals were going to kill him. Graham George Spencer said he suffered more than 20 wounds after he was bitten in the city-state’s Botanic Gardens. A representative from the park told Mr Spencer they were investigating. While it isn’t the first otter biting episode in Singapore, local enthusiasts told the BBC the family which bit Mr Spencer aren’t usually aggressive.

Mr Spencer, who lives in Singapore and is reportedly in his sixties, said he was walking with a friend on 30 November when he saw about 20 otters – some with pups – in front of him. He believes the animals were provoked by a runner, who may not have spotted them as it was still early morning.(BBC)…[+]