Jersey Zoo welcomes giant otter duo

Giant otters are classified as endangered

A furry mother and daughter duo have arrived at their new home in Jersey Zoo.

The Trinity-based site said the giant otters, called Alexandra and Fia, had come to the zoo from Yorkshire Wildlife Park and would be living in its South American House.

A Facebook post from the zoo said giant otters were classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List due to issues including habitat loss, water pollution and illegal hunting.

Bosses at the zoo said they were "delighted" to have them join the site, adding their species had long, powerful tails and were speedy swimmers.